15. The Scriptures require the Christian to exercise stewardship over his possessions. In view of that requirement, he should contribute gladly to the Lord's work and give generously to the poor and needy.
16. The Church, regardless of the economic system under which it exists, has the duty to speak against social evils such as oppression of the poor. The Church must never become the instrument of any powerful exploiting class.
-RP Testimony 4.15, 16.
Maintaining an active ministry of mercy. There should be a mercy fund for the relief of needy persons, both within the congregation and outside of it, whether Christian or non-Christian. The mercy fund may be supplied by voluntary gifts above the regular offering and may be kept in a separate account. Session may assign other tasks that relate to the ministry of mercy.
-Directory for Church Government 5.3.a (D-30).
The collection for the poor is so to be ordered, that no part of the publick worship be thereby hindered.
-Westminster Directory for the Publick Worship of God (section on celebrating the Lord's Supper).
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Born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps.
I have been a Christian since 1990 and Reformed since 1994.
Humbled to serve Jesus Christ in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA).
