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Gifts to the poor. Almsgiving is a pervasive part of the biblical tradition and is practiced to maintain community harmony. In the OT, caring for the poor is associated with living a just life, and kindness to the poor is viewed as the basis for a happy life (Prov. 14:21). Isaiah emphasizes giving to the poor as a prerequisite for hearing the voice of GDDDdod. Almsgiving must involve facing the poor with whom one lives, and sharing one’s food and one’s home; it is not simply the giving of financial resources. Care for the poor must also include the three-year tithing of the produce of the land (Deut. 14:28-29) and the leaving behind of grain in the field (24:19-22).

Almsgiving is not to be performed for public praise and self-exaltation; it is to be known only by God (Matt. 6:1-4). Caring for the poor is part of the criteria for finally judging whether one has lived a righteous life (Matt. 25:31-46). As recorded in Acts 6; 2 Cor. 8–9, the early Church was deeply concerned about the welfare of the poor.

Hemchand Gossai

Prayer Tents Bible References - Prayer Tents

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Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)