Category: Charity
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Present Famine – Shortage of global food supplies
Higher grain prices, fertilizer shortages and rising energy costs are combining to spell hunger for millions in what is being characterized as a global “silent famine.” Global food prices rose 65 percent in the last year. The crisis is widespread and the result of numerous causes – According to some experts, the worst damage is…
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Gluttony – Is it a sin?
Gluttony seems to be a sin that Christians like to ignore. We are often quick to label smoking and drinking as sins, but for some reason gluttony is accepted or at least tolerated. Many of the arguments used against smoking and drinking, such as health and addiction, apply equally to overeating. Many believers would not…
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What is tithe?
Charity is the giving of food, clothing, time, energy, or finances to someone in need. For much charity is no more than a social event, albeit for a good cause. Other acts of charity are done for political purposes. Such acts are of no eternal value if they were not done in real love.…