“the holy art of “giving for Jesus’ sake” ought to be much more strongly developed among us Christians. Never forget that all state relief for the poor is a blot on the honor of your savior. The fact that the government needs a safety net to catch those who would slip between the cracks of our economic system is evidence that I have failed to do God’s work. The government cannot take the place of Christian charity. A loving embrace isn’t given with food stamps. The care of a community isn’t provided with government housing. The face of our Creator can’t be seen on a welfare voucher. What the poor need is not another government program; what they need is for Christians like me to honor our savior.”
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The Problem of Poverty
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Abraham Kuyper
Dutch politician, theologian, and educator. Abraham Kuyper was born on October 29, 1837, and died on November 8, 1920. He had a significant impact in the fields of Dutch politics, religion, and education, being one of the founders of Dutch Christian democracy. more
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