1-3-05 Update: Compassion Test

Hi all-

You all heard about the devastating Tsunami in Asia. The first Sunday after it happened, the Pastor at our Church said a prayer (when the death toll was 7k, but now it's 20 times that). Immediately this verse came to my mind:

James 2:14-17

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

I'm firmly convinced that we should DO something. Even if it's helping with $10 or $50. First, even though it is really nothing by itself, it is something. Second, we will be doing our part (imagine if most people gave money, how it would add up).

But who would be the best group to fund? From doing my research into ministry financial integrity, NW Medical Teams immediately came to mind. They are rock solid. They don't preach the Gospel in word, but in deed. Please join me and click here to donate on-line, quick and simple. What you do to the "least of these" you do directly for our Lord Jesus, and I know you would send help if it was our Lord who needed it (Matthew 25:31-46).

Of course, if you need help yourself, such as if you're unemployed, please don't feel guilty. God wants you to take care of yourself first, so you aren't a burden to others (be self-sufficient, rather than a drain on the government and others). But most of us can do something, but don't take the time to do it, which must be grieving to the Holy Spirit.

...Bernie

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