Pure religion

by Crazyguy 7 Replies latest watchtower bible

  • Crazyguy
    Crazyguy

    James 1:27 says that pure religion is to look after orphans and widows in their distress. And In Luke chapter 10 Jesus explains what we must do to inherit life, and he goes on and talks about the parable of the good Samaritan.

    I believe that helping the poor and the needy is the way Jesus really wanted the Good News of the Kingdom to be preach. Even in Acts after Pentecost they sold off their belongings and gave to the poor. What better way to spread the gospel. When people receive help with out anything wanted in return are they not interested in why? And would they not be more open to hear the reason?

    Since in my understanding now, the good news is being preach by all Christians religions and we are not to Judge one another because all that believe in Christ are gods adopted sons, then how can we give or help? I'm looking for ways or ideas of how one can help the poor and needy that may not be Christan's yet so in my efforts i can spread the good news whether it be through a reputable organization or individually. Ideas please.

  • rebel8
    rebel8

    Can't you just help the poor/needy for its own sake, without trying to change their beliefs?

  • zeb
    zeb

    rebel8: as you say.

    Jesus said these things but didnt add a rider about making them fit into a man made structure of worship

  • humbled
    humbled

    rebel8 and zeb mention what Jesus himself showed us--He healed and fed people in an open-ended manner. Some curious or grateful would follow up, others not--but Jesus didn't sweat it.

  • return of parakeet
    return of parakeet

    Crazyguy: " What better way to spread the gospel. "

    Have you ever heard of the term "rice Christians"?

    Look it up.

  • return of parakeet
    return of parakeet

    Why must your aid be contingent on the poor's being forced to listen to your version of reality?

    If you want to help the poor, go help them. Don't sully it with your own agenda.

  • Fernando
    Fernando

    Not all people believe religion is a good thing or that James 1:27 has been correctly translated by most Bibles.

    Personally I prefer:

    Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
    For pure and holy ministry before God The Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their affliction, and for a man to keep his soul without defilement from the world. (www.bible.cc)

    New World Translation: The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.

    This is explained in some detail at www.godhatesreligion.org.au (click on the picture: "But doesn't the Bible speak positively about Religion").

  • insearchoftruth4
    insearchoftruth4

    Crazyguy, its a great thing to give to the needy the suffering the poor, e.g. food, money whatever you have to give, if everyone did this there would no be starving children, "victims" of war ect. But don't let that stop you or me!!! Pure religion works.....

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