tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949448243868819670.post4953612386496131309..comments2023-05-04T05:24:29.095-04:00Comments on Mission: Nagarote: Human NeedsJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01333931458796397707noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949448243868819670.post-17465821635546758942009-07-16T23:56:04.626-04:002009-07-16T23:56:04.626-04:00First, it's important to understand that in th...First, it's important to understand that in the New Testament, the term brother is used to refer to other Christians. So, when Jesus said, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren," he was discussing what we do for other Christians. That means the verse actually does not relate to sharing the gospel in the sense of leading people to salvation.<br /><br />Second, it's essential that we understand what the gospel really is. The gospel--in a nutshell--is the idea that all humans are sinful and deserving of God's eternal wrath, but through the sacrifice of Jesus, we can receive forgiveness and be adopted into God's family. Now, giving someone food does not convey any part of that message. After all, members of every major religion--Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, etc--are taught to care for the poor as well. So, caring for the poor, by itself, does nothing to distinguish Christianity from other religions. Simply mentioning Jesus' name while giving the food identifies you as a Christian, but does not tell the hearer how to find salvation.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535234533571680290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-949448243868819670.post-59327129265046713202009-07-15T08:51:36.253-04:002009-07-15T08:51:36.253-04:00Lee here,
The answer to the question about being c...Lee here,<br />The answer to the question about being concerned about the poverty is simple. Every time any of you minister unto the people of Nagarote, you share the Love and Gospel of Christ.<br />In Mathew 25:35-46 is the answer.<br />"v35 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: v36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. v38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? v39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? v40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.<br />v46 .....but the righteous into life eternal.<br />So you see, it is just confirmation that you are in Christ and Christ is in you.<br />Thank you for the inspiration that you have been to me.<br />I love you Tammy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com