Caring for the needy is foundational to the Christian life. The laws of Israel made giving to the needy a regular and required practice of God’s chosen people. It could be argued that living in an era of globalization, western wealth, and free markets presents greater challenges when it comes to how to care for the needy. However, we all face the same struggle of caring for the needy not out of compulsion, but from a willing heart of gratitude whose hope is not found in amassing wealth in this age but in the age to come.
