DiamondDave
Army Vet
☭proletarian☭;1962525 said:☭proletarian☭;1962487 said:FAIL
Jesus encouraged people to become wanderers like himself.
Also, tending to the sick and injured were among his 'miracles'- free healthcare for anyone in need, for no other reason than they needed it and he could provide it.
Of course, such acts are also to be expected of God's people who are blessed with the Holy Spirit, and it is through their acts that you shall no them and shall know that they serve a loving, just, and merciful God.
FAIL
Show the quote where Jesus was for the forced participation in a government run program for the poor....
It was about giving of ONES SELF.... from the goodness of ones heart.... not giving of someone else through confiscation for the misplaced goodness of ones heart
The apostles pooled any funds they came across. They lived collectively.
Acts 4:32-35The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.
From each according to his ability, to each according to his need...
This was a continuation of how they lived when Jesus was alive.
They VOLUNTARILY did their actions... they did not promote the involuntary confiscation of the funds for others along other mindsets to do their charity for them