Preferential Option for the Poor
Preferential Option for the Poor. What is… preferential option for the poor ?. It is our call as Christians to help those who are poor. Read pages 132 – 136 in Be with Me. Answer the following questions based on “ Give Generously ” and “ Preferential Treatment ”:
Preferential Option for the Poor
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What is…preferential option for the poor? It is our call as Christians to help those who are poor.
Read pages 132 – 136 in Be with Me Answer the following questions based on “Give Generously” and “Preferential Treatment”: • What is Jesus’ challenge to us about material possessions? • Explain the reference to getting a camel through the eye of a needle. • Why does it take a lifetime to become as just as we can be? • How is solidarity with the poor solidarity with God? • How can we say that God loves everybody and that God has a special love for the poor?
Read Luke 12: 13-21 (The Rich Fool) • What is this parable trying to teach us? • How could we apply this teaching to our lives today?
ReadLuke 21: 1-4 (The Widow’s Offering) 3. What is generosity?
ReadMatthew 6: 19-21, 24 (Concerning Treasures and Wealth) 4. What does Matthew mean by “where you treasure is, there you heart will be also”? 5. Can a person be wealthy and serve God? Explain, using real-life examples.