Raise the Hammer

Downtown Hamilton is run down because the people that live there are more focused on what they can get from government (other people), rather than on what they can give.

Matthew 6:3,4

3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Did you get that? God REWARDS those who GIVE. Therefore, rather than worrying about whether or not you're getting your fair share of government money, you should be more worried about whether or not you are giving enough. If anyone keeps their focus on GIVING, God will take care of the rewards for you.

Think about the kind of world it would be if everyone acted this way, focusing on giving rather than taking.

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Is it righteous to fight over money? Or is it righteous to trust that God will provide for us, thus freeing ourselves to give freely to others. The first scenario produces anger, violence and worry. The second scenario produces friendship, love and peace.

God wants to provide richly for all of us, but in order to do this we need to play by his rules. His rules are simple, love him and your neighbour. Do people that love one another focus on taking each others money, or do they focus on sharing with each other?

If your focus on is on taking, rather than giving, you're NOT focusing on what God wants. Be smart, focus on giving/sharing and God will provide for all of your needs.

Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.