Which New Testament teachings align with the message in Job 22:7? Job 22:7—A Call to Meet Physical Needs “You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished.” Jesus Echoes the Same Charge “For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” The Samaritan “went to him and bandaged his wounds … then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” The rich man’s neglect of hungry Lazarus brings judgment, underscoring God’s concern for the needy. Apostolic Instructions on Practical Mercy “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food … faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.” “If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his heart against him, how can the love of God abide in him? … let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.” “Do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” “As we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.” “Let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one in need.” Early-Church Examples “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” “There was not a needy person among them … the proceeds were distributed to each as anyone had need.” Putting It into Practice Today • Keep eyes open for the “weary” and “famished” around you—locally and globally. • Budget intentionally so you can share food, water, and resources. • Serve through hospitality, community kitchens, and relief ministries. • Let every act of mercy be done “as unto Christ,” fulfilling the harmony between Job 22:7 and the New Testament call to compassionate, tangible love. |
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