Why are Christians living in such poverty? Part 3 End!

Why do millions of Christians remain in poverty despite their faith? In Part 3, we examine another biblical reason, compare the teachings of Jesus with religious tradition, and discover the hope and blessings that come from following the One True God through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Part 1 here. 

Part 2 here. 

Welcome back to my final article: Why are Christians living in such poverty? 🌟

In Part 1, we saw heartbreaking poverty among Christians worldwide, struggling to afford basics. I wondered, what's going wrong? As Christians, we're promised God's guidance and blessings (Matthew 6:33). Yet, many struggle with poverty, especially in third-world countries.

In Part 2, I revealed MOST Christians are in false religions, not truly believing in the One True God and His One True Christ. They don't research or question their faith, leading to deception.

Now, in Part 3, I'll explain another reason why many Christians face poverty and i will share the good news!

The Bible teaches us to love God, obey His commands, and follow Jesus' teachings (Deuteronomy 30:16, Luke 11:28, John 8:31). It's simple: live without willful sin, do God's will, and walk uprightly (1 John 2:3).

Many Christians, especially those believing in the Trinity, are living in sin, breaking the first commandment (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29). They believe God is three persons, not one.

Here's the good news: it's not too late to follow the One True God and His One True Christ. Leave sin behind, ditch false faiths, and believe in the true God. You'll see God's blessings!

Angel blessing a poor Christian.

"Life is what you make it." Do you want to continue in false faith and sin, or love God and receive His amazing blessings? God gave us free will – the choice is yours 😊.

Romans 6:23 Berean Literal Bible For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

A true Christian is a person who obeys Jesus teachings: John 8:31.

And those who obey Jesus teachings receive forgiveness if we should unwillingly sin and repent 1 John 2:1.

May The One True God through His One True Christ bless those who seek Him and obey him. Amen.

I am Simon Brown.

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Related article here: Help the POOR, and see what GOD does for you

Related Scripture's below:

Matthew 6:33.

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else... and he will give you everything you need" 

Deuteronomy 30:16 

World English Bible
For I command you today to love Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances, that you may live and multiply, and that Yahweh your God may bless you in the land where you go in to possess it.

Luke 11:28 And He said, "No rather, blessed are those hearing the word of God and keeping it."

John 8:31 Therefore Jesus was saying to the Jews having believed in Him, "If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

1 John 2:1 - Jesus Our Advocate.

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you might not sin. And if anyone should sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.    

1 John 2:2 - Jesus Our Advocate He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.     

And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. 

So now we have the answers to why we do not receive God's blessings when we ask and pray for, because most of Christianity say and pray and ask but do not depart from living in willful sin, as Jesus said in Luke 6:46 And why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say? Matthew 7:21.1 John 2:3 to 6. John 14:21.

Deuteronomy 6:4

World English Bible Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one. NOT THREE!

Mark 12:29

Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear this O Israel: The Lord our God is One Lord. NOT THREE LORDS!

Cross References

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

Matthew 7:21 Berean Literal Bible
Not everyone saying to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of My Father in the heavens.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

1 John 2:4
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.

1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Ezekiel 33:31-32
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Jeremiah 7:9-11
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? / Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

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Part 2 of "Why are Christians living in such poverty?

"The Bible is clear: God is a merciful, loving Father who blesses us with everything we need (Psalm 128:1-6, Matthew 7:7, 21:22). 

Please don't take my word for this, but let's look at the word of GOD and look at what Jesus  said.  

◄ Psalm 128 ► World English Bible  

Blessed Are All who Walk in His Ways  

1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.  2 For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.  3 Your wife will be as a fruitful vine in the innermost parts of your house, your children like olive shoots around your table.  4 Behold, this is how the man who fears Yahweh is blessed.  5 May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.  6 Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel  

Matthew 7:7 Berean Literal Bible 

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened unto you. 

Matthew 21:22. 

Berean Literal Bible. And all things, as many as you might ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Yet, many Christians face unnecessary poverty, pain, and suffering, that can truly be avoided.

I've seen well-known Christian leaders die from cancers and diseases, raising questions about why prayers aren't being answered.

I've worked with and for Christian teachers and leaders on well known TV channels who believe in and teach God's promises, and yet these very same Christian teachers and leaders have died of cancers and diseases or fell from high positions who were all Trinitarians as all my Christian friends who left me for leaving the TRINITY faith. So, what's going on?  

First and the main reason, I believe MOST Christians are deceived into following a false god or false Christ (Matthew 24:4-5). And Jesus answering, said to them, “Take heed, lest anyone mislead you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many.

A Tree and its Fruit (Matthew 12:33-37; Luke 6:43-45) 15 Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So every good tree bears good fruits, but the rotten tree bears bad fruits. 18 A good tree is not able to bear bad fruits, nor a bad tree to bear good fruits. 19 Every tree not bearing good fruit is cut down and is thrown into fire. 20 Then surely by their fruits you will recognize them.

1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

There are thousands of different faiths, including within Christianity, and only one true faith who actually believe in the ONE TRUE GOD and His One True Christ, even though most Christians say they believe in the ONE TRUE GOD, but on close examination this proves to be untrue and are in fact in a false religion, because most of Christianity do not research, test or question their own faith.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore my beloved, just as always you have obeyed, not only as in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

This adds up to what Jesus told us in Matthew 22:14. Berean Literal Bible  For many are called, but few chosen." A frightening saying by Jesus! 

And that's why we should be like the Berean Jews, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

We're brought up to believe certain things that are mostly not true or correct.

Similar to being brought up to wearing certain clothing and eat what we are taught to eat.

On top of this is the fact of countless false teachers, and people who just believe what they have been taught without doing any real research on their faith, or who are simply happy to believe what they want to believe, because the heart is evil and deceitful. Jeremiah 17:9 Berean Standard Bible. The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

◄ 2 Peter 2 ► Berean Literal Bible Deliverance from False Prophets  

1 But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers among you also, who will stealthily introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master having bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow after their sensuality, through whom the way of the truth will be maligned. 3 And through covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words, for whom the judgment of long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber.

And it's hard to question if we have been deceived, even if they're not true. 

The Trinity, for example, isn't explicitly taught in the Bible.

I believe the TRINITY is the greatest devil's deception within Christianity, with most of Christianity believing and following the Catholic doctrine of the TRINITY.

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In the old testament, Exodus 20:4-5, GOD continually warned his people from worshiping false gods, yet now we see again how history has repeated itself 

We should not get confused with trials and tribulations as part of the Christian journey, testing and strengthening faith (1 Peter 4:12). 

But God doesn't abandon us when we are tested; He holds our hand through the fire (Daniel 3:16-30), as He did with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were thrown in the fire by “King Nebuchadnezzar.

So, what's the Christian world doing wrong? I believe first is that the devil deceiving the whole inhabited world Revelation 12:9 which is why most of Christianity is so deceived, like the TRINITY faith, who have brought back paganism within Christianity, adopted by the Catholic faith in the forth country. Read my article: Was there a doctrine of the Trinity in the time of Jesus and His disciples?

So in the whole, it's a mix of deceptions, misunderstandings, pride, spiritual laziness, and people who are not HUNGRY to know GOD and the truth of GOD and Christ when we should be like the Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) where Jesus tells of a man who goes searching for treasure, (GOD and Christ) and finds treasure buried in a field, who joyfully hides it again, then sells everything he owns to buy the field and possess the treasure, or The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:45-46 followed by my next article where we will also see its SIN.

Join me in Part 3 as I explore the main second reason why many Christians face poverty and suffering, and read about the good news!  I'm Simon Brown. 🌟

Part 1 here: 

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Why are Christians living in such poverty? Part 1.

*Why are Christians Living in Poverty?*

*By Simon Brown*

*Part 1: Introduction*

I've seen heartbreaking poverty and suffering among Christians worldwide, struggling to afford basics like food, clothes, and necessities. In places like Kenya, Pakistan, and other third-world countries, I've witnessed innocent Christian children suffering, with parents struggling to support them. It's hard to understand why they're facing such hardship.

Our Church in Kenya.

The image of children who've never experienced a McDonald's meal is heartbreaking 😔. It's a stark reminder of the daily struggles many face, where simple pleasures are a luxury. This highlights the contrast between privilege and hardship, sparking questions about global inequality and support systems. What are your thoughts on how we can address such disparities? 🌍

Our Church in Pakistan.

And yet the Christian children remain so polite, loving, caring and humble.

Children at Sunday School in Pakistan.

The saying "life is what you make it" comes to mind. Are Christians doing something wrong, or is there another explanation? We know the prophet of God, Job suffered greatly, but he was blessed with wealth. As Christians, we're promised God's guidance and blessings (Matthew 6:33).

Let's explore this together. Jesus said, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else... and he will give you everything you need" (Matthew 6:33 NLT). God's Word is true, so why do many Christians struggle with poverty?

Join me as we dig deeper into this issue, exploring why Christians face poverty, problems, and troubles worldwide – even among prominent leaders.

Next up: Part 2 of my study and research.

I am Simon Brown.

The Truth About The Catholic Faith!

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 A detailed historical research image examining the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, featuring Simon Brown studying the Bible, the Trinity symbol, the Council of Nicaea, and the question of whether later Church Fathers rejected the earlier Jewish understanding that God is One.

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IS GOD THE CHRIST! 1 Corinthians 2:8.

Where does the Word of GOD say we MUST believe GOD is the Christ?

Or that Jesus is GOD?

Let's look in 1 Corinthians 2:8 to read what we MUST believe!

Notice what we read in 1 John 5:1 Berean Literal Bible Everyone believing that  Jesus is the Christ  has been born of God, and everyone loving the One having begotten Him also loves the one having been begotten from Him. Did you see that Everyone believing that  Jesus is the Christ  So how will most of Christianity be saved? because MOST believe Jesus is GOD, When, GOD is NOT the Christ!

Nor does ANYWHERE in the whole Bible does it say Christians MUST believe Jesus is GOD, or that GOD is the SON.

So Why do MOST of Christianity believe in what's NOT taught in the Bible, that they MUST believe Jesus is GOD.

THIS ALONE, PROVES GOD THE SON, IS A FALSE CHRIST!

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I was the innocent man made into a criminal by my own wife!

Short version!

Monday, 4 November 2024  

I was the innocent man, falsely accused and made into a criminal by my own wife. 

But HOORAY! I've been released from bail after 8 months, and the truth has finally set me free.  

Ephesians 5:11 reminds us, "Do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even expose them."  

My story is one of twists and turns, of near-death experiences, and of redemption. 

I worked hard, built a life, and married a woman who seemed loving and humble. 

But she changed, becoming controlling, abusive, and deceitful.  

She manipulated me, lied to authorities, and demonized me to those who loved me. 

She brought shame and heartbreak, attempting to destroy me. 

Yet, I was the innocent one, locked up and forgotten.  

But God saw me through. He held my hand, guiding me from darkness to light. 

I came out smelling of roses, ready to start anew.  

Reflecting on my experience, I ask: How do we recognize an abuser? What are the signs? Can good come from such pain?  

As a practising Christian and pastor, I've learned that God's love and loyalty are unwavering. He took me from the fire and brought me out victorious.  

I was married to a devil, but now I'm marrying an angel. 

My life is a testament to God's power and redemption.  

By Simon Brown, Founder of A True Church of GOD 😊

Long version!

HOORAY, I have been released from bail after 8 months, because the truth has finally been revealed.

I WAS AN INNOCENT MAN, made into a criminal by the very person I loved and gave my life to.

Ephesians 5:11 Berean Literal Bible

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even expose them.

This is my true story of fact and nonfiction.

A life full of twists and turns.

A life from near death, back to life.

A life of hard work, leading to prosperity, back to nothing twice in my life..

Getting married to a hard-working secretary, who was addicted and obsessed with spending money everyday, and living in dept continually.

A humble lady who changed, turning into Miss bossy boots, gobby, and a searus control freak, cohesive control, financial and domestic abuse, which finally led to adultery in my own home resulting in attempted murder against me.

I was the innocent man, but made into the criminal.

I was locked up in a cell and put on remind for many months for a crime I did not commit.

The police were deceived by a clever actress who failed to practise justice.

The woman I married, deceived and lied to police, judges, her family and all her friends and demonised me to everyone who once loved me.

The woman I brought out from the pits and gave her the luxuries of life meant nothing to her, now strives to put me in the pits.

My wife treated me in my own home like I was invisible while treating her new lover and lodger like her husband.

My wife, who so often threatened to destroy me if I ever cheated on her, was the one who destroyed herself by being the deceiver and having sex with a lodger under my very nose.

My heart was broken by the lady I did everything for, bending over backwards with unconditional love.

I accepted her daughter as my own, who was mentally ill, travelling to the moon and back to show unconditional love and support, to not hear a single word from her ever again.

How do we get justice, where there is no justice.

How could a control freak, a compulsive and pathological liar, almost get away with murder?

How do we know if our partner could be an abuser?

What are the signs of an abuser?

Can anything good come out of being an abuser?

Can good things come out of bad?

What can we do before it's too late?

Why did I let my abuser abuse me for so long?

This is my life as a practising Christian, a pastor, and the founder of: A True Church of GOD!

I saw true love and loyalty come from above.

I was loyal to GOD, and so I came from a deceiving cheating wife through the fire, with God holding my hand and coming out smelling of roses.

My GOD took my life from darkness to light.

I was married to a Devil, but now I am marrying an Angel!

By Simon Brown.

Mark 4:22

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

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False Christs and False Teachings

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One of the best-known teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses is that Jesus Christ is Michael the Archangel. This study examines the biblical passages used to support that belief, compares them with the wider testimony of Scripture, and explores the distinctions between Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and Michael the Archangel. Readers are encouraged to compare Scripture with Scripture and examine the evidence for themselves.

Does the Bible teach that Jesus is Michael the Archangel? This study carefully compares the Watchtower Society's teaching with the Scriptures to discover whether Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, or the archangel Michael.

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False Christs and False Teachings

The doctrines that present Jesus as "God the Son" or Jesus as Michael the Archangel both present a false understanding of Christ.

The Bible teaches that there is salvation in believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the one true God.

"This is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." — John 17:3

The truth is wonderfully simple.

There is one true God—the Father—and one Lord, Jesus Christ, His Son.

Jesus is not God the Son, and He is not Michael the Archangel. He is the man Christ Jesus, the Messiah whom God promised and sent into the world.

Sadly, many sincere people have been influenced by traditions and religious leaders without carefully examining what the Scriptures actually teach. As a result, they may struggle to recognise the simplicity of the biblical message.

Jesus warned that false christs and false prophets would arise and deceive many (Matthew 24:24). That is why every believer should test every doctrine against the Scriptures rather than accepting it simply because it is popular or long established.

The Bible invites us to leave confusion behind and embrace the truth.

As Jesus said:

"Seek, and you will find." — Matthew 7:7

The gospel is not complicated. The Bible consistently points us to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and that through believing in Him we may have eternal life (John 20:31).

RELATED ARTICLES: Why I Believe the Teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses Are Mistaken.  

Figure 1. Infographic examining the Jehovah's Witnesses' interpretation of John 1:1, including the translation "the Word was a god," and comparing it with the biblical context.

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Do Their Distinctive Teachings Stand Up to Scripture?

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Are traditional Christian doctrines supported by Scripture? This Quick Facts guide encourages readers to compare every teaching with the Bible, exposing false traditions and highlighting the importance of testing all doctrines against God's Word.

Welcome to my Bible research blog and YouTube channel. Here you'll find detailed Bible studies, biblical archaeology, manuscript research, historical evidence, prophecy, and examinations of popular doctrines—all encouraging readers to test everything by the Word of God.

What does the Word of God NOT say and DOES say in John 17:3?

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What does the Word of God NOT say and DOES say in John 17:3?

1. This is eternal life,  that they know you,  THE ONLY TRUE GOD, who is the Son.

2. This is eternal life,  that they know you,  THE ONLY TRUE GOD, and michael the Angel. 

3. This is eternal life, that they know you,  THE ONLY TRUE GOD, and Muhammad.

There are NO such teaching in the whole word of God.

What does the Word of God teach in John 17,3?

Jesus did say:  This is eternal life,  that they know you,  THE ONLY TRUE GOD,  and Jesus christ whom you have sent. 

Eternal life comes by knowing God the father is God alone, father alone,  creator alone, and The ONLY ONE TRUE GOD ALONE, and that Jesus is the only begotten Son and Christ OF GOD! 

ANY OTHER CHRIST IS A FALSE CHRIST!  SB. 

 More quotes on the TRINITY!

“The doctrines of the Logos [i.e., the “Word,” a designation for Christ in John 1] and the Trinity received their shape from Greek Fathers, who . . . were MUCH influenced, directly or indirectly, by the PLATONIC PHILOSOPHY . . . That errors and corruptions crept into the Church from this source CAN NOT BE DENIED” (The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, Samuel Macauley Jackson, editor, 1911, Vol. 9, p. 91)

A Dictionary of Religious Knowledge notes that many say that the Trinity “is a corruption borrowed from the heathen religions, and ingrafted on the Christian faith.” The Paganism in Our Christianity declares: “The origin of the [Trinity] is entirely pagan.” Historian Will Durant observed: “Christianity did not destroy paganism; it adopted it. . . . From Egypt came the ideas of a divine trinity.” In the book A Statement of Reasons, Andrews Norton says of the Trinity: “We can trace the history of this doctrine, and discover its source, not in the Christian revelation, but in the Platonic philosophy . . . The Trinity is not a doctrine of Christ and his Apostles, but a fiction of the school of the later Platonists.” History confirms that the Trinity was borrowed from pagans and was in existence centuries before Jesus came to the earth. Long after his death, it was promoted by those who had been influenced by pagan philosophies and who had apostatized from the true worship of God as taught by Jesus and the apostles.

When You Bless Others, God Sees Your Heart | A Biblical Study on Giving, Generosity and Faith

A Christian image showing generosity, compassion and helping those in need, with an open Bible and a cross representing God's love. The image highlights the biblical teaching that God values a generous heart and that believers should use what they have to bless others.

WHEN YOU BLESS OTHERS, GOD SEES YOUR HEART

How many people today are struggling to pay their bills?

How many are worried because they do not have enough food?

How many are feeling overwhelmed by the rising cost of living and wondering how they will manage?

These are very real problems affecting millions of people.

But perhaps we should ask ourselves another important question:

ARE WE ONLY FOCUSED ON WHAT WE DO NOT HAVE, OR ARE WE ALSO LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO BLESS OTHERS?

 

The Bible teaches a powerful principle:

WHEN WE SHOW KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY TOWARDS OTHERS, GOD SEES THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS.

Jesus taught His followers not to live only for themselves, but to love others, give generously and care for those in need.

Jesus said:

“Give to everyone who asks you, and whoever takes away your goods, do not ask them back.”

— Luke 6:30

He also taught:

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

— Luke 14:13–14

THE WORLD OFTEN THINKS DIFFERENTLY

Many people today say:

“Why give money away?”

“Why help people who cannot repay you?”

“Look after yourself first.”

From a worldly point of view, this may seem logical.

But God's way is often very different from the world's way.

Jesus taught that true riches are not measured only by what we own in this present life.

The treasures we build with God are eternal.

Jesus said:

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”

— Matthew 6:19–20

THE DANGER OF LOVING MONEY

The Bible never teaches that having money is wrong.

However, Scripture repeatedly warns about loving money more than loving God and people.

Some people spend their entire lives trying to become richer, but forget that one day everything they own will be left behind.

No amount of money can be taken into the grave.

Jesus warned:

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?”

— Mark 8:36

The question is not simply:

“How much money do I have?”

The greater question is:

“WHAT AM I DOING WITH WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN ME?”

GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

Paul wrote:

“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a cheerful giver.”

— 2 Corinthians 9:7

Notice something important.

Giving should not be forced.

Giving should come from a willing heart.

God is not simply interested in the amount we give.

God sees the reason why we give.

A small gift given with love can be more valuable in God's eyes than a large gift given for pride or recognition.

HELPING THE POOR IS A CLEAR BIBLICAL TEACHING

Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly commands His people to care for the poor, the weak and those in need.

Proverbs says:

“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”

— Proverbs 11:25

James gave one of the strongest warnings about faith without action:

“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

— James 2:14–17

FAITH MUST PRODUCE LOVE

True faith is not only words.

True faith produces action.

If we claim to love God but ignore people who are suffering, Scripture challenges us to examine our hearts.

John wrote:

“Whoever has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?”

— 1 John 3:17

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

I have personally experienced something powerful in my own life.

When I have helped people who are struggling and given to those in need, I have seen God's blessings and favour in ways I cannot explain.

One example was when I helped Angel's mother during a time when she was ill.

A small gift of £25 may not seem like much to some people, but to someone in need it can mean everything.

It is not always about the amount.

It is about showing love, compassion and kindness.

I have found that the more I desire to help others, the more I see God's blessings in my own life.

For more than 22 years, I have not experienced the level of blessing and provision that I experience today.

I give thanks to my Father in heaven through Jesus Christ.

I believe this reflects the biblical principle:

WHAT WE SOW, WE REAP.

Paul wrote:

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

— 2 Corinthians 9:6

DO NOT LET OTHERS STOP YOU FROM DOING GOOD

Sometimes people may question why we help others.

Some may say:

“You should keep that money for yourself.”

“Why help people overseas?”

“Why give when you could spend it on yourself?”

But we must ask:

WHAT DOES GOD AND CHRIST TEACH?

Not:

“What does the world think?”

Jesus freely gave.

Jesus served others.

Jesus cared for the poor.

Jesus taught His followers to do the same.

He said:

“Freely you have received; freely give.”

— Matthew 10:8

THE CHALLENGE

I encourage everyone to examine their own heart.

You must decide before God what you are able to give.

Do not give because of pressure.

Do not give to receive praise from people.

Give because you love God and want to show love towards others.

Try it yourself.

Look for opportunities to bless people.

Help those who genuinely need help.

And remember:

GOD SEES WHAT PEOPLE DO NOT SEE.

He sees the kindness.

He sees the sacrifice.

He sees the heart.

FINAL THOUGHT

The world often teaches:

“Keep more for yourself.”

Jesus teaches:

“Give.”

The world says:

“Protect only your own interests.”

Jesus teaches:

“Love your neighbour.”

The world says:

“You will be happier when you have more.”

Jesus teaches:

“There is greater joy in serving God and others.”

I am Simon Brown.

May God bless you, and may we all learn to use what God has given us to bless others.

Also read: Why are Christians living in such poverty? Part 1.

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