Acts 2:44-47
All the believers were together and shared everything.45They would sell their land and the things they owned and then divide the money and give it to anyone who needed it.46 The believers met together in the Temple every day. They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with joyful hearts.47 They praised God and were liked by all the people.
This is really where I want to go with this life I've been given. As an extremely wealthy person (on a global scale) how could I not share my possessions and money with those who need it. How could I not strive to live in a community that seeks to make sure everyone had everything they needed, even to their own sacrifice. Why wouldn't I want to live with those that opened up and share their homes and food with each other with joy. It's no wonder they were liked by all peoples. I know most people disagree with me on this, but i just think its such beautiful example for us to strive towards.
2 comments:
A little slice of heaven, as it were. Something that sounds wonderful and joyous.
It makes me think, though, about discernment in giving. It seems as if the early believers didn't have a care for the future, and they weren't cautious at all about how they shared their possessions and money. Is this the model for us? Or is it appropriate for us to make decisions about how much we need for out own family and which causes are worthy?
I think when you live in that sort of model community, you don't have to worry about your future because if something happens to you or you get old and can't work anymore, the others will pick up the slack for you.
So since none of us have any realistic expectation that others will help us with our day to day and our futures, I dont think it realistic for us not to make our own decisions and choose our causes.
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