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Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? James 2:5-6 NIV
Is it not hard to avoid favoritism? Don’t we too often migrate towards those who are appealing in the eyes of man? What is the last time you had a conversation with a homeless person? I do not mean, nor intend to judge anyone. But, I think we all might at sometimes have a problem with favoritism. But, God does not show favoritism. I am as guilty as anyone else.
God has chosen those who are foolish in the eyes of man to inherit His kingdom. What man deems important is viewed as worthless in the eyes of God. Those who are poor in spirit are those our Lord seeks after. They are special to Him.
Be careful of the groups of people you have as your friends. If you seek the approval of man at the expense of God, you are only fooling yourself. The people you spend your time with can have a big impact upon your actions and behavior. Do not let people influence you into acting in manners unbecoming of a Christian.
In all you do, serve God, not man.
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Good article.
Good reminder that God doesn't favor those who are praised in the eyes of the world, but are humble and seek the kingdom. They need God.
James again. Good book about applying our faith - faith and works together, perfect harmony.
One thing about homelessness is that it strips pretensions. People look down on them and discriminate against them, but they are made in the image of God and have intrinsic value. Most of the churches in my area reach out to the homeless and minister to them, offering them acceptance, encouragement and counseling. They minister to the spirit as well as feed them. Man does not live by bread alone.
Some of the homeless, and those in the needy category, don't want to accept good advice. In this case, it is in God's hands. We are not responsible for results.
-Jeff