Is there a connection between religion and being poor?
Religion and poverty are two of the world’s most enduring social and cultural phenomena. In recent years, faith-based organisations have been recognised in research as an important factor in global poverty reduction.
What does God say about poverty?
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
What does the Bible say about poverty and lack?
Leviticus 25:1-5 there need be no poor people among you, for in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the Lord your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today.
What kind of people believe in God?
You mixed two categories of people together: the poor and the uneducated. This needs to be discussed. Firstly, poor people are not the only people who believe in God. Rich people and the middle class also believe in God. Secondly, “educated” people believe in God as well, but not as firmly as the uneducated.
Do “educated” people believe in God?
Rich people and the middle class also believe in God. Secondly, “educated” people believe in God as well, but not as firmly as the uneducated. Also, one must not confuse skill with education. Most people seeking higher education are not really interested in getting educated but rather to earn a degree that can help them get job.
Why do people lose their faith in God?
I’ve found that a lack of faith in God often traces back to emotional challenges more so than intellectual reasons. Why do people lose their faith? Some turn because God didn’t answer an important prayer or rescue them from the consequences of a bad decision. They may have been hurt by a church or turned off by hypocritical Christians.
Why don’t some atheists accept Jesus as their savior?
Over time, I was able to help reveal God. They admitted they couldn’t rationally deny the existence of God or that Jesus truly was his Son come to earth to save us. They remained atheists who would not accept Jesus as their Savior. Why? Sadly, they didn’t want to bend their knee to God and give him moral authority in their lives.