Preferential Option for the Poor

What is…preferential option for the poor?

It is our call as Christians to help those who are poor.

Read pages 132 – 136 in Be with Me

Answer the following questions based on “Give Generously” and “Preferential Treatment”:

1. What is Jesus’ challenge to us about material possessions?2. Explain the reference to getting a camel through the eye of

a needle.3. Why does it take a lifetime to become as just as we can be?4. How is solidarity with the poor solidarity with God?5. How can we say that God loves everybody and that God

has a special love for the poor?

Read Luke 12: 13-21 (The Rich Fool)

1. What is this parable trying to teach us?

2. How could we apply this teaching to our lives today?

Read Luke 21: 1-4 (The Widow’s Offering)

3. What is generosity?

Read Matthew 6: 19-21, 24 (Concerning Treasures and Wealth)

4. What does Matthew mean by “where you treasure is, there you heart will be also”?

5. Can a person be wealthy and serve God? Explain, using real-life examples.