Job 23:1-9, 16-17 James 1:17-18 Mark 10:17-31 “ What Americans avoid facing is that while we are very generous in charitable giving, much of that money is either wasted or actually harms the people it is targeted to help. ” (1) “ When we do for those in need what they have the capacity to do for themselves, we disempower them. ” (3) “ There is no simple or immediate way to discern the right response without a relationship. ” (48) “ Authentic relationships with those i n need have a way of correcting the we-will-rescue-you mind-set and replacing it with mutual admiration and respect …” (190) These are all quotes from the book, Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton. I share them with you today as a way to begin talking about generosity. This congregation is a very generous congregation. In fact, our level of generosity and eng...
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