Aren't Christians supposed to care for the poor?

Radical compassion, sacrifice and mercy is the best way to live

Wed 23 Sep 2020

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In a world obsessed with material prosperity Jesus' life and teaching present a challenge to everyone. He does not just call for radical compassion, sacrifice & mercy Jesus teaches it is the best way to live.

But if Jesus criticised the rich and cared for the poor, why are so many Christians fixated on wealth?

In our final talk in our series livestreamed from Hobart, 'Does Christianity have a PR Problem?' Aaron Johnstone will dive into what the Bible says about greed, money, inequality, and generosity.

Bible reference(s):

James 2:1-13

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Aaron Johnstone

Aaron joined City Bible Forum at the start of 2018 and has largely coordinated local events in the Hobart context. Recently he has been spending more time with Third Space team writing and creating digital content including the Deeper Questions podcast. Aaron has a passion for connecting Christianity with the wider culture.

Aren't Christians supposed to care for the poor?

Radical compassion, sacrifice and mercy is the best way to live

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