honest answers no BS please.
2006-07-15 02:44:39 · 13 answers · asked by brianna_the_angel777 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nope. as a church employee, i can tell you from firsthand experience that we help people all the time who sometimes come right back and spit in our faces afterwards. often, though (and a much more desireable result) is that the person sees the love of God and decides to commit their live to Him. best and worst case scenarios, both of which i've seen.
2006-07-15 07:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by lordaviii 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible encourages compassion to everyone, unlike Islaam's book, which advocates the execution of those that convert to Christianity from Islaam.
The Bible stresses the conversion of lost souls as the most important duty of a Christian.
So, a Christian is setting an example of piety by helping the poor, and then, maybe even sincerely, trying to help them to "The Light."
I won't share my views on the truth of the Bible, I'm just relating its content to you.
2006-07-15 09:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about what all Christians do, but at my church we help the poor as an opportunity to share the gospel message and also to follow this teaching given to us from Jesus.
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven....Give to everyone who asks of you, and from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them again. And as you desire that men should do to you, you do also to them likewise. For if you love those who love you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also do the same. And if you lend to those of whom you hope to receive, what thanks do you have? For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return. And your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For He is kind to the unthankful and to the evil. Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:30-36
Usually if someone is already a Christian they are offered prayer instead of money unless they have a pressing need like they're going to get kicked out of their place because they've been sick and unemployed and can't pay their rent or something.
The unconverted poor get sought out to be helped with no strings attached other than to let them know a little bit about Jesus and that it's His people here on earth who are the ones doing the helping.
2006-07-15 09:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard they do in Africa and South america if i find a news article ill show you.
well i think Martin said Yes we do:
I don't know about what all Christians do, but at my church we help the poor as an opportunity to share the gospel message
2006-07-15 09:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO i volunteer once a month at a place were we feed the pour i even take them clothes of my own drug addicts alcoholics there has even been runaway we don't turn anyone down this is not the way of Christ if your brother asked you for a loaf of bread would you give him a stone if he ask you for a fish would you give him a serpent we feed them and give them food to go and nothing is asked from them in return.
2006-07-15 09:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible states.....never tired of doing good. Love your enemies and the greatest commandment is to love thy neighbor. Christianity is for people who truly love the Lord. But anyone can do good to other fellow man.
2006-07-15 09:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by aprayer4u2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose some might have that attitude, but on the most part I would think that they would help anyone. I would hope though, that anyone wanting to help someone else is doing it from the heart without any strings attached.
2006-07-15 09:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Roxw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they help the poor anyway. but later try to convert. nothing wrong in it . if the guy's original faith is not helping him may be they can . Lets have a debate on it.
2006-07-15 09:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by iknowitall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!!!! I gladly give the people in the street corners asking 4 money whatever cash I have. I donate whatever I can, no questions asked. I'm not a Catholic, I'm a born again Christian.
2006-07-15 09:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by thisisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly how does a Christian convert to Christianity????
2006-07-15 10:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋