Panhandlers'
stories don't pan out
- KFOR
So, if they are not supporting a homeless family after being laid off in a bad job market, what are they begging for? Could it be alcohol? We'll come back to this group and hear their explanations in a minute.
- We are told in 2 Corinthians 9:6-10
to be generous and giving. Scripture also tells us not to hold on
tight to our possessions because they are just going to burn and there
are no U-Haull's that deliver to Heaven so you can't take it with
you.
- With the above in mind, what do you do when people ask you for a
handout? What would you do differently for a personal friend, a friend
of a friend, or someone you've never met before? What is your policy
on giving money to people or even organizations for that matter?
- Do you tend to give people the benefit of the doubt - that they
will use the money for what they really need? Or do you tend to be
pessimistic and think that people will just use it to support their
drinking or drug habits? How does this affect your giving ability?
- If you are in a tight financial hole yourself, is it all right not
to give at all until you are better off financially? (i.e. you
are deep in consumer debt - is it okay not to tithe so you can pay
off your debt quicker?)
- What does scripture tell us about giving? Use the Bible Study Tool
to the left to help you find more scripture. Ephesians
4:28; Romans 12:8; Matthew 6:1-4; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Psalm 37:26;
41:1; 112:5; 112:9; Proverbs 22:9.
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SIDE ORDERS - other news
Kan.
Principal in Trouble Over Prayer - FNIF
A Kansas school principal thought the recent National
Day of Prayer was an excellent time to encourage her staff to pray for
their students. In her weekly memo, Principal Ellen Green said she hoped
the staff would take time to pray for each of the students and their
families.
Study:
Boys likelier than girls to feel pressure to have sex - USA
Today
Boys were more likely than girls to feel pressure and
more likely to think that waiting is a myth, the survey found. It also
found a close link between use of drugs and alcohol and sexual activity.
Egg
and gloom for school sports day - BBC
Parents have been banned from attending a school sports
day for fear of "embarrassing" their children.
LEFTOVERS
- previous dialogues
Friday - May 16, 2003
How do you determine facts?
Wednesday - April 2, 2003
Strain of Iraq war showing on Bush, those who know him say
Monday - March 24, 2003
Christian 'prayer warriors' join battle in own way
Tuesday - March 11, 2003
Half of Young People Expect to Strike It Rich
Monday - March 10, 2003
Study: Children's viewing linked to TV violence
Thursday - February 27, 2003
Some 'act rich' with phony ATM receipts
Monday - February 24, 2003
GPS devices increasingly are used to spy on people
Friday - February 21, 2003
Reality or Something Like It
Wednesday - February 19, 2003
Poverty in America
Wednesday - February 12, 2003
When your teen falls in love (Part 2)
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