POOR

S. Claiborne, in his book, "The Irresistible Revolution," surveyed a group of people who identified themselves as 'strong followers of Jesus' and asked them: "Did Jesus spend time with the poor?" Eighty percent replied in the affirmative, leaving a startling 20% who evidently thought He did not spend time with the poor. That this could be the case should give us an eye-opening clue as to the ignorance of those who call Christ 'Lord.'

But the more disturbing thing was that Claiborne asked the same group of people, "Do YOU spend time with the poor?" Less than 2% said they did. For so many there is almost a complete disconnect between our beliefs about Christ and our actions. This disconnection lies at the core of the problem facing the church today.

S. Kierkegaard said: "We possess Christ's truth only by imitating Him, not by speculating about Him."

And be blessed.