In the Bible, God gives some commands about helping and caring for the poor. There is a parable that Jesus tells about a man who was stripped, beaten and left for dead. A Levite and a priest went by him but did not help him at all. Then a Samaritan saw him and bandaged his wounds, put him on his donkey, and took care of him. The one most likely not to help him did, and this is what we should do. When Jesus finished the parable he said, “…Go, and do thou likewise.” This is Jesus directly telling us to go and care for those who are in need, or maybe even suffering like the man i

Today, there are many ways people are helping the poor and the less fortunate. One of the main ways is charities. “If Americans truly want to help relieve the suffering caused by poverty, they should organize and support the kinds of private charities that have been shown to be effective.” Many foundations and charity organizations are being created just for specific purposes. The local sorority in Forrest City contributes every year more and more to others by doing charity fundraisers. Each year they pick one organization to support but raising as much money as they can. They have one week set off in March with nothing but charity fundraisers. This year they raised over $8,250 for the American Cancer Society. They also helped Forrest City’s newest homeless shelter by buying towels, soaps and other products for the people who are homeless. This is an example of great charity giving.

n the parable. The Bible also commands us this, “And if a brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.” Most of the time you help someone that is poor, you will not know them. They will be a stranger to you, but you should still help them. If you help someone, do not expect them to give you anything in return e

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