tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post3100790486700824954..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: The Privilege of PovertyGregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-7411943277578182032011-10-31T10:30:55.028-07:002011-10-31T10:30:55.028-07:00The title of your article caught my eye. As a mis...The title of your article caught my eye. As a missionary living in the poorest country in North, Central and South America I can tell you that joy is found only in the presence and purpose of God, not in material wealth. HOWEVER, it is my experience based upon presenting the need for world wide evangelism AND helping the poor that the vast majority of North American Christians merely lip agreement with what you are saying while they are consumed with greed, materialism, envy, coveteousness, love of money, etc. <br /><br />As a missionary, I am avoided when in the States because people think and/or know that I want them to give money to help the poor.<br /><br />I know that there is a balance, but I find it hard to think that God is pleased with our gluttonous (in food and possessions) lifestyle while our brothers and sisters in Christ, and also those apart from Him, are suffering such need. (Do you know how many people have died of hunger since I started this comment?)<br /><br />Thanks for your articles. I am reading several of them now.<br /><br />JoeJoe Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792126624822910882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-53953259403990581952010-09-15T19:25:04.781-07:002010-09-15T19:25:04.781-07:00God's blessings are just that - God's bles...God's blessings are just that - God's blessings. Whatever we have belongs to God and when we realize that whether we are poor or rich, healthy or sick, whatever the circumstances; our Almighty God loves us and wants us to love Him. What I am trying to say is this. The peace and joy that we have in our life can only be had through an intimate relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Any other joy or peace that is brought about by materialism is only temporary. God will give each of His children all they need to accomplish what He wants them to do. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't praise God for all of the blessings He has given too me. God be the Glory. Blessings to you Gregg. LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-17010690160816473152010-09-15T17:52:11.676-07:002010-09-15T17:52:11.676-07:00Well I think that if we are honest most of us want...Well I think that if we are honest most of us want God's blessing without the work (honestly who wouldn't). But we are refined through our trials, changed, delivered, made whole again, and it is sometimes in the trials that I find the most peace, or should I say true peace. I doubt the prophets could have done it without that true peace, that promise that more is going on than we can see.RaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470940477741344533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-37477710032171308742010-09-15T17:20:38.665-07:002010-09-15T17:20:38.665-07:00That's a hard question Gregg, but there's ...That's a hard question Gregg, but there's really only ONE answer. During this past year I have dealt with some really tough things, but I have grown to know my Saviour more and that makes it all worth it. He has kept me. <br /><br />Wonderful post my friend!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-80148533230594393012010-09-15T15:53:33.118-07:002010-09-15T15:53:33.118-07:00Thanks for this encouraging note Gregg! One of my...Thanks for this encouraging note Gregg! One of my most encouraging thoughts is that the kingdom is invisible and eternal. I get in trouble when I let myself become enraptured by those things visible and temporal.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-9536958046713563852010-09-15T13:51:59.501-07:002010-09-15T13:51:59.501-07:00Another interesting read Gregg,
Thaanks for the v...Another interesting read Gregg,<br /><br />Thaanks for the visit and your concern, most appreciated, have just logged on 21.50 British time so have a few blogs to catch up on as I have rested all day.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com