Believers Give to Help Their Brothers in Need

1 John 3:17 "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?"

   Dearest, precious Lord!  You saw us as needy and gave Your all for us to help us, how can we do less for a brother or sister in the Family?  Our family has been priveleged to be on both sides of this, we have had the blessing to give and also to receive help . If a "chuch" attender claims to know You, but cannot part with the blessings You have bestowed on them because of a selfish or discompassionalte heart, there is a real heart problem.  Those who are true family ned to come along side and lovingly confront them so as to either admonish them to do what is required of Family, or to put that person out if they are not repentant because they are in the wrong family altogether.
   We also  need to be discerning before we give as to who is a brother.  Especially at Christmas time, every charity is asking for donations for their cause.  We need to be  helping those within our own families and local assembly before giving aid to an outside organization.  Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that guides us to do Your will.