Final Thoughts

A brief, final challenge ...

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Open Hands, pages 271-273.

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Be Ready

What should we do when we are confronted when we are trying to help those in need?

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Inevitably, those who strive to serve others will face obstacles. This chapter aims to prepare servants to be ready to respond when confronted with opposition.

Open Hands, pages 237-270.

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Be Engaged

How can we be most effective in helping those in need? ---

Our goal should be to get things done ... to achieve results ... to make a difference. Here are some practical guidelines and suggestions to help people get off the couch and into the game.

Open Hands, pages 203-236.

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Be Informed

What kind of example did Jesus set when He helped those in need?

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We scrutinize those situations in the Gospels where compassion is explicitly cites as a significant factor. This gives us a powerful look at how Jesus did what we are called to do. There is no better example for us to follow in the pursuit of helping others.

Open Hands, pages 163-202.

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Be Complete

How has God equipped and prepared us to help those in need?

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Using 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as a framework, this chapter examines the tools that God has placed at our disposal.

Open Hands, pages 121-162.

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Be Shaped

How has God designed and directed us to help those in need?

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God, in His roles as both Creator and Father, has "put His money where His mouth is" and given us everything we need so that we can do everything He has called us to do.

Open Hands, pages 89-120.

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Be Moved

Why should we help those in need? What should motivate us?

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This chapter looks at seven different factors that should move us to act.

Open Hands, pages 55-88.

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The Mission

What have we been called to do? To help those in need.

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The thesis statement for this book is as follows:

• It is our absolute and inescapable duty to show mercy. We must willingly and bountifully give of ourselves to care for the unfortunate and needy.

Open Hands, pages 19-54.

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