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What is the Christian teaching on poverty?

Explain the Christian teaching on poverty.

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Maurice
(i) The Kingdom of God is for the humble, pious people who wait on God for their redemption.

(ii) God's Kingdom will not consist of material prosperity.

(iii) Entry to God's Kingdom will depend on one's concern for the poor and needy.

(iv) Christians have a duty to help the poor and needy.

(v) The poor are the economically and socially disadvantaged who lack the basic necessities of life.

(vi) The spirituality poor are the devout, humble and faithful people who depend on God's providence.

(vii) The poor are not necessarily sinners just as the rich are not necessarily righteous.

(viii) The poor are the object of Jesus' mission because He brings them liberation and Good News of salvation.

(ix) Jesus told His disciples to renounce material possessions as a condition for receiving eternal life.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 19, 2017 at 09:32

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