Jesus
Christ is the ultimate example of charity. A charitable person is forgiving,
understanding, service-oriented, humble, always willing to help, and always
looks at people in a tolerant or favorable way. Christ demonstrated all
of these characteristics with the people He served and met. Jesus Christ
demonstrated charity constantly and encouraged His followers to do the
same. However, His greatest acts of charity were His suffering in
Gethsemane and the sacrifice of His life on the cross, through which we
all have the opportunity to have everlasting life and live with Heavenly Father
again.
Jesus’ earthly ministry was filled with examples of
charity. In the New Testament, we read about the woman who committed
adultery. Her peers wanted to stone her. The law found adultery
punishable by death. Jesus Christ condemned the community, forgave the
woman, and told her to sin no more. Christ taught that it is God’s role
to judge, not man’s. Jesus understands that mistakes are necessary for
men and women to progress. He has empathy for all. During his
earthly ministry, Jesus would give blessings to the sick on the Sabbath.
Although it was His day to rest, he still found joy in serving and healing
others. He also considered the law of charity and love superior to
letter of the law of the Sabbath.
Jesus Christ told his followers to love one another. He
taught us to be charitable and selfless. He would befriend the outcast,
dine with sinners, and devote his time to building up others. Through His
example, we can find the qualities we should desire to emulate.
Jesus taught his followers to be humble, including those in high
positions of authority and leadership. For example, the religious leaders
of His day were preoccupied with the acquisition of riches and showy
clothing. Jesus Christ rebuked them in Matthew 15:6-9, saying, “‘these
people draw near to Me with their mouths, and honor Me with their lips, but
their hearts are far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as
doctrines the commandments of men.” He taught that we should not follow
the lures of worldliness, but follow the laws of God. He taught that
there is no room for hypocrisy in the kingdom of God. Our beliefs must be
in line with our actions.
Have a wonderful day, May God bless it for you
Pastor Rolando Ramos
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