Remember The Poor

Bible Reading: Galatians 2:1-10

Key Verse: Verse 10 – “Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.”

Key Words: remember the poor

In Galatians, chapter 2, there is a disagreement between Paul and Peter. Peter wanted only to help the poor who were Jews; Paul wanted to help both Jews and Gentiles who were poor. They, like many church and business meetings, had a great discussion which ended in them being in agreement about helping the poor, but nothing was ever done about it. Sounds like a lot of meetings we attend, doesn’t it? 

Some years ago I had two ladies of our church come by and see me after visitation. They were both in tears. That night they had visited a dear lady who had no money, no food, and was about to be evicted from her apartment. They wanted to collect money from the congregation for this dear lady. I suggested that was not the answer, but that getting her a job was the answer. I simply said, “We can give her a fish and feed her for a day; or we can teach her to fish and feed her for the rest of her days.” Needless to say, they were unhappy with my answer, and thought I was being unkind. 

This brings us back to the words of the Apostle Paul: remember the poor. The word remember means to take under consideration. Why are they poor? Is it because they refuse to work, or is it because of unbearable hardships that have come their way? 

 As a pastor, I promise to always remember the poor; and by God’s grace, I will strive to do what is best for them and for God’s glory.

                                                                                    Dr. Mike Rouse

What to do: 

✞ Remember the poor.