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Biblical Caring





Caring for others and ourselves takes a lot of effort. Besides the practical matters of hospitality and seeing to the needs of the poor, there's our own attitudes and emotional up-keep. But God gives us no task that He won't prepare us for.


Caring for Others

Actions
The Bible instructs us to care for each other — for our families, those in need, and other believers. Fortunately, it also tells us how.

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Attitudes
Matthew 5 shows how much Jesus expects our attitudes to match our obedient actions. When good actions come from righteous attitudes, it proves we don't act for selfish reasons.

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Resiliance
When caring for others, patience, resiliance, and humility are essential. It takes more than an impulsive desire to help; it takes God-fueled empathy.

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Authority in Caring
The concept of authority gives order to caring for others, but it also adds a kink in the system. Jesus' view is that the greatest servants should be those in authority.

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Caring for Ourselves

Sickness — Health
We can't care for others unless we take care of ourselves. This includes taking care of our health, including taking preventative measures to make sure we don't get sick.

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Diseases & Medical Conditions
Caring for fallen people in a fallen world will inevitably involve health problems. What does the Bible say about disease and poor health?

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Nutrition
Caring for ourselves and for others often involves food. Why should we eat healthfully? What about genetically modified food? Is there hope for those struggling with eating disorders?

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Emotional Health
Grief, shame, regret — we all deal with negative emotions. Whether they're temporary, situation-based emotions or clinical, chronic struggles, God's Word in Scripture can help.

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Depression
Characters in the Bible suffered from depression. Moses and David showed signs, and especially Jeremiah. How did they find encouragement in God, even in their suffering?

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Feelings and Emotions
David's Psalms are proof that Christ-followers can have strong feelings, not all of them healthy. What the Bible has to say about bitterness, loneliness, insecurity, and others.

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