"And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise."
Luke 3:9-11
This is an interesting statement by Christ that I hadn't really thought about before. Basically the people ask how they can save themselves, and Jesus tells them to share. A lesson that we were likely taught as children (but perhaps never fully learned) that is something specific and realistic that we can do to help.
Today, let's think about this good advice and work on following it... really seeking to provide for the people around us by sharing what we have an abundance of. I think just keeping this one thing in mind could transform our lives, because God here is trying to teach us how to love other people as ourselves. It isn't everything, but it is a giant step to get into that mindset and actually consider what the people around us might need that we can provide. Let's do as Christ asks, and share.
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