Separation of Church and State
11 Mar
I have been doing a lot of thinking about the economy as of late, as I trust that many of you have. The United States government has been doing a lot to step in and try to solve so many issues. Issues with health care, unemployment, etc. And that is frustrating. No, I am not frustrating that the government is providing those services. I am saddened that they even need to. You know why they need to? It is because of us. Christian, I am speaking to you. I am speaking to me. I am speaking to both those who request government services, just as I am speaking to those who don’t need them.
To those who have plenty, help out your family. Start there. If you have a family member that needs anything, help them out. Do everything in your power to help them stand on their own feet. Once your family is standing strong, begin to reach out further. Are people in your church hurting? Help them. Don’t just give them material possessions, but teach them. Don’t just teach them, but walk with them. Don’t just walk with them, but pray for them. Don’t just pray for them, but provide for them. Teach them to do the same once they are standing on their own.
Brother, are you one that needs help? Are you hurting? Seek out help from your church. We need to stop acting like everything is fine. We need to quit being afraid to tell our fellow brothers and sisters the truth. Seek prayer, seek guidance, seek out work from members in the church. And when you are standing on your own, the best way to thank those who helped you is to actively seek out those that are in the position that you used to be. Help them. Guide them. Comfort them. Clothe them. Feed them.
Check out Matthew 25. Is your brother hungry? Feed him. Is your brother thirsty? Give him something to drink. Is your brother naked? Clothe him.
You know what will happen when God’s people begin to take care of each other? The world will notice. Not only will they see the love. They will actually feel the love. You will see jobs open up. You will see the economy thrive. You will see glory be given to God. You will see.
