“If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it.”
What this quote means
This provocative quote highlights the possible hypocrisy when religious values are invoked to justify indifference toward the poor. It emphasizes that if one claims to follow Christ, one must take seriously his command to love and serve the needy. It calls for coherence between faith and actions.
How to apply it daily
Examine your actions toward people in need and find a concrete way to help them, in line with your stated values.
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