When people ask for a handout, we may feel reluctant to help out. But when someone helps us when we are in need need, the value of charity becomes apparent.

Forces of greed have highjacked charities, their executives sometimes receiving high levels of compensation while their recipients receive left-over crumbs.

No longer do we have a true representative democracy, but a small group of wealthy elite are pulling the strings, transforming our government.

Socialist policies promise to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and provide for the poor, but these good things are not what socialism ultimately delivers.

Christianity has both an inward aspect (building godly character or becoming sanctified) and an outward aspect (doing practical good works).

Socialism is a cancerous evil, robbing from the productive and giving to the unproductive, destroying all incentives for growth or real productivity.

What are some more tangible ways to help the widow, the fatherless, and the stranger? These points would help anyone, but keep in mind those we are focusing on.

God ensures that all His children have what they need to survive and thrive. The third tithe is God's way of supporting the needy and the poor.

The Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.

The term 'fairness' when used by progressives means guaranteeing equal outcome by taking from the productive and giving to the unproductive.

The Bible is not an economic text, but it does include financial principles that all should know and follow as well as they are able. Here are a few.

Our welfare programs have scriptural principles as their general inspiration, but they have been abused, encouraging dependency which God never intended.

God is very much against the idea of His people either bribing or abusing and exploiting their neighbors for personal gain. His people should be generous.

The entitlement attitude has crept into God's church, with people seemingly feeling they should be served instead of eagerly serving others.

Tithing requires faith and trust in God, who provides our ability to acquire wealth. Each member must make his own decision. Tithing is based on increase.

Both Ruth and Naomi demonstrated covenant loyalty in this marriages long after the death of their spouses. Ruth faithfully continued to serve her mother-in-law.

In Israel, the third tithe was practiced as a community, drawing people together in a common experience. This is possible for the church, too.

Jesus set the bar very high when it comes to love. We no longer live for ourselves, but to Christ, who commands us to love everyone, including our enemies.