Written by Karl Faase, a contemporary Australian social commentator. This is an excerpt from his book “Jesus the Game Changer.”
Jesus’ teaching and attitude in the area of care became the template for the actions of the community life of Christians in the Early Church. Keep in mind at that time there were no other options; no government help and no other community services. If your family abandoned you, life was precarious. Begging was the only other option. Christian care for the most needy was noticed and their repute spread into the wider community.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. [Matthew 5:16]
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