It upsets me on how anyone can talk about the hungry, naked, the sick, and forgotten.  People will make a mention of helping the poor, but then they will go out and spend an absurd amount of money on clothing, a car, or a single meal.  Do not preach about something that winds up making you look like a hypocrite.  I understand how tough it can be when they advertise these certain products.  A 30,000 dollar car does the same thing a 15,000 dollar car; it gets you from point A to point B.  Sure it may have a few extra exciting things in it such as a sun/moon roof, Bluetooth, leather seats, etc. but please don’t tell me that you care about the downtrodden and defeated.

A few years ago I went to a church to listen to a pastor speak.  I will not say the denomination because I don’t want to create any hostilities.  The man spoke well.  He mentioned giving money to those in need.  He referred to a Bible verse such as the following:

And he would answer and say to them, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do likewise.”

Luke 3:11

I thought, ‘Hey, this is someone who really preaches the Word of God.’  After the mass concluded I decided I would meet him outside and speak with him.  I got sidetracked, because I was speaking to a friend that invited me here.  After a brief conversation I looked around to see if I could find the man that gave the sermon.  I saw him at a moderate distance getting his keys out to drive home.  The man pulls out his keys, unlocks his brand new BMW, gets in, and drives away.  A BMW? Seriously?  It should be forbidden for people to speak who are so full of hypocrisy.

Do not forget about the poor.  They are no different than the rich or the middle class. All of them are human beings and should be treated as such.  Just because some have made bad decisions or has had a challenging life doesn’t mean that they are any less than the rest of us.  In fact, the poor should be treated better than us, because they need it more than us.

My prayer for the poor

Please, oh Lord, help the poor and needy.  May they find individuals who will comfort and provide for them.  Do not let the world forget them.  God, help them and help people understand what these people go through every day. Amen.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]