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Preferential Option for the Poor
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What is…preferential option for the poor?
It is our call as Christians to help those who are poor.
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Read pages 132 – 136 in Be with Me
Answer the following questions based on “Give Generously” and “Preferential Treatment”:
1. What is Jesus’ challenge to us about material possessions?2. Explain the reference to getting a camel through the eye of
a needle.3. Why does it take a lifetime to become as just as we can be?4. How is solidarity with the poor solidarity with God?5. How can we say that God loves everybody and that God
has a special love for the poor?
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Read Luke 12: 13-21 (The Rich Fool)
1. What is this parable trying to teach us?
2. How could we apply this teaching to our lives today?
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Read Luke 21: 1-4 (The Widow’s Offering)
3. What is generosity?
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Read Matthew 6: 19-21, 24 (Concerning Treasures and Wealth)
4. What does Matthew mean by “where you treasure is, there you heart will be also”?
5. Can a person be wealthy and serve God? Explain, using real-life examples.