Chrysostom, with admirable bluntness, notes that some happily dress a prostitute in gold while stepping over Christ shivering in the poor. Same wallet, different priorities. He wonders what sort of forgiveness—or punishment—fits that logic. It’s an uncomfortably practical question, then and now: who exactly are we most eager to clothe?
Full services are in the videos. Sharing my wife's sermon at this open and affirming Matthew 25 church yesterday.
09:00am service
https://www.youtube.com/live/yLZTaKq9A7c
11:00am service
https://www.youtube.com/live/RvzsvdjhjC0?si=fgMpLWhEyBaoU5wx
Andreas Gerhard Hyperius was Flemish Lutheran/Reformed theologian. He reads Matthew 25 and says God rather fancies the godly poor—the overlooked, the skint saints—so much that Christ treats what you do for them as done to Him. Which is awkward, because we keep arguing about which needy count, instead of checking whether our own compassion’s quietly packed its bags.
Robert Smith Candlish of the Free Church of Scotland reads Matthew 25 as a direct obligation to fellow believers: if you know a Christian is in need and can help, delay is disobedience. Aid must be immediate, personal, or ensured in your name.
It’s easy to praise generosity in disasters; harder when help is inconvenient or personal. Whom have you left waiting?
#christian #usaid #volunteering #development #matthew25
I am starting a ministry focused group from my home. I would like to invite you to join me. https://groupme.com/join_group/111964222/ZPgjHUIJ
#servingChrist #servethelordwithgladness #jude22 #matthew25 #MinistryOpportunities #faithbasedministeries #brightoncolorado
LMAO... OK...
You don't find it ironic that the strongest support in the Bible for this is actually inside MATTHEW?
Talk about cherry-picking...
In a letter to the Church, the Rev. Jihyun Oh says the PC(USA) will continue to stand with and for the most vulnerable among us
Stated Clerk and Executive Director: The heart of leadership is lifting up others instead of pushing them down
#pcusa #Matthew25 #presbyterian
https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2025/7/1/letter-church-rev-jihyun-oh-says-pcusa-will-continue-stand-with-and-most-vulnerable-among-us
Dear Siblings in Christ Jesus and Fellow Disciples of our Crucified and Risen Lord,Scripture reminds us that as Christ Jesus journeyed to the cross, he was also entrusting his earthly ministry to his disciples. Failing to understand, the disciples found themselves arguing about who would be greatest. To this, Jesus says, “The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11–12).
#ReligionIsPoison #ChristianHypocrites #AmericanChristianity #WWJD #Matthew25 #NoLoveLikeChristianHate
This meme from seven years ago, still true.
Greg Johnson
Cainmark Does Not Comply 🚲
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Church of Jeff
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