You should care enough about people to want to see their needs taken care of and to help take care of people’s needs directly and/or through supporting organizations that exhibit good stewardship in faithfully ministering such needs. Foremost, you should care for the needs of those in the household of faith as a witness to unbelievers of the common and unbreakable bond we have in Christ Jesus.
Many other Christians will join you as part of the local church or in small group endeavors to provide food, clothing, shelter, etc. that others lack. Unbelievers will also take part in a good cause. Therefore, telling others about the need you know about and encouraging them to join you in satisfying it fulfills God’s plan for you all to show love and produce good works throughout your lives. Most local Churches have an established process to help take care of needs in their congregation and often have funds set aside to help meet needs of people in foreign lands as they go about spreading the gospel. Do not use your Church’s benevolence program as an excuse for not reaching out on your own to provide additional help in proportion to the manner in which the LORD blessed you.
Putting Christians first also entails looking for and using Christian owned businesses that deal honestly and promptly in carrying out the duties of their trade. This will also honor God and bless the owner and employees by providing revenue for them to care for their businesses and households. In addition, you’ll bless the Church because they'll pay tithes and give offerings from your payment in order to help spread the gospel. Further, you’ll bless yourself with the excellent product, service, and fellowship you receive from them and God will provide you with even more so that you are able to continue to be a great blessing to Him and other people.
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Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 12:10-11, Galatians 6:9-10, Hebrews 10:24
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