Generosity 04: Be Generous to the Poor
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Transformative Generosity: Redefining Care and Compassion
The radical generosity exhibited by the early church marked a significant shift in societal care systems, contrasting sharply with the self-serving nature of Roman society, where the wealthy neglected the poor. Historically, social services that we now associate with government were initially provided by communities inspired by Christ. This profound generosity not only transformed the approach to helping others but also highlighted a stark difference in priorities—where pagan society was characterized by financial stinginess and bodily promiscuity, the early Christians reversed these norms by sharing their resources freely while holding firm boundaries around physical relationships. This redefinition of compassion and care challenged cultural conventions and laid a foundation for modern social services.
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