poverty – A Dedicated Faith

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Blessed Are the Poor

When the economic systems of this world fail the poor and vulnerable, where can they turn? Psalm 12:5 reveals a God who hears the groaning of the needy, rises to defend the afflicted, and promises safety to those who long for relief. In Christ, this promise reaches its ultimate fulfillment: the poor are not forgotten by God but are invited to place their hope fully in him and the coming kingdom. “Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.” — Luke 6:20 (CSB)

September 2, 2026

The Sin of Sodom

Ezekiel 16:49 exposes the moral danger of abundance without love. Sodom’s sin was not simply that she possessed wealth and comfort, but that she enjoyed abundance while refusing to support the poor and needy. This post explores how Scripture connects material blessing with moral responsibility, showing that wealth carries both personal and communal obligations toward those who are vulnerable.

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Greed and Debt: the American Way

omething has been bothering me for decades. Something that I think is at the very heart of our problems. But as serious as this problem is, no one is really talking about it. And this is very surprising to me because the Bible says a lot about this subject: "greed". You read that right. We have a serious "greed" problem in America.