Affluence.

We live in an affluent society.

Rich Christian congregations ignore the plight of the poor and needy.

They rationalize their wealth with excuses and evasions.

"It would just be a drop in the ocean."

"It's their own fault."

So they do nothing and go away on expensive holidays.

Ocean cruises at $1000 a night.

Holiday houses on the peninsula.

John the Baptist said if you have two coats you should give one to the person who has none.

Jesus said to sell all you own and give the money to the poor.

But they don't.

They keep their wealth and in fact take what is intended for others.

They exploit everyone.

They want all the money and they want all the power.

It's hard to believe.

And it's hard to take.

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