It is clear that offering physical aid to those around us is a good and Christ-like thing to do. What is sometimes less clear is when this focus on the endless physical needs of people overshadows and takes away from our great commission.
Our culture is constantly shifting and changing, and for many of us, a portion of our worldview is directly derived from our culture. Are there things that you do that you dismiss or excuse because everyone else seems to do it? Are there movies or shows you watch, games you play, or activities you are comfortable partaking in because everyone else does?
It’s easy to glance at the Bible and see a very harsh God in the Old Testament, and a very kind one