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Caring for the Poor: Churches and Public Policy The Law of God and Public Policy Churches should take the initiative in caring for the poor. “At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of…

Caring for the Poor: Tithes and Loans The Law of God and Public Policy Caring for the poor also involves charity. “At the end of every three years you shall bring out all the tithe of your produce in the…

Caring for the Poor: Justice and Work The Law of God and Public Policy Local communities must seek ways to employ the poor. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up…

Caring for the Poor: Work and the Poor The Law of God and Public Policy Neighbor love requires that we provide work for the poor. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field…

Caring for the Poor: The Dignity of Work The Law of God and Public Policy Work is not a curse, but a calling. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up…

Caring for the Poor: A Local Concern The Law of God and Public Policy Caring for the poor is a local concern according to God’s Law. “If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your…

Caring for the Poor: Robbing the Poor The Law of God and Public Policy Government must not rob the poor of their dignity. “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer…

Caring for the Poor: No Preferential Treatment The Law of God and Public Policy The Law does give preference to the poor. “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to…

Caring for the Poor: The Truly Poor The Law of God and Public Policy Not all who lack material provision are truly poor. “You shall not pervert the justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless, or take a…

Caring for the Poor: “War” on Poverty? The Law of God and Public Policy Poverty is not a condition to be overcome by war, but love. “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command…