Generosity and Solidarity - A Biblical contribution and perspective in response to poverty in Africa
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2024
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Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies
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Poverty has always existed but the Holy bible isn’t silent about it but speaks about the poor and needy but at the same time commands the faithful to give generously to those that are less fortunate in society ((Deut. 24: 17-22, 2 Cor. 8 & 9). The Word of God confirms that people who don’t lack what they need as a consequence of the Fall that brought sin in the world (Gen. 3). That is, sin lies behind all the economic, social, political, environmental and psychological factors that result in poverty (Andria, 2006). In addition, the Christian shouldn’t only generously give but must be a voice of the voiceless in this respect. Christians in Africa and elsewhere shouldn’t just give in times of calamities and emergences but should empower people who receive help to help others (2 Cor. 1: 4). But all the said forms of response need to be effected in the promotion of solidarity that goes hand in hand with generosity as inspired by the Word of God (Acts 4: 32-35) and as a way to deal with poverty.
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Rugyendo, M. (2024). Generosity and Solidarity-A Biblical Contribution And Perspective In Response To Poverty In Africa. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(10), 290-303.