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those who have legitimate needs (not

necessarily wants) as God leads — and

especially with those of the household of

faith. The apostle Paul instructed Timothy

in 1Timothy 6:18 to teach Christians to “be

rich in good works, ready to distribute,

willing to communicate,” and Galatians

6:10 says, “As we have therefore opportunity,

let us do good unto all men, especially

unto them who are of the household of

faith.” It should also be noted, however,

that there are those (even some who claim

to be Christians) who prey upon Christians

and generous people for handouts rather

than work for their daily needs. The apostle

Paul says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, “For

even when we were with you, this we

commanded you, that if any would not

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