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Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy" (Proverb:31:9).
Everyone is affected in some way or another by homelessness. There are things that Christians can do to meet the biblical mandate for the followers of Jesus Christ to do as Psalm 41:1 says, "Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble." The homeless need to experience the hands of Christ which can only be felt through believers of Jesus Christ. All it takes is time, treasury and talent.
Instructions
1. Provide the homeless person with pre-packaged meals and foods that are not perishable. Food such as fruit, vienna sausages, and crackers all help sustain the person until the next full meal. Provide the homeless with a hot meal through serving in a soup kitchen or street carts.
2. Build a relationship with persons that are homeless. They must have a level of trust for you before you can really minister to the deep needs of the person. Learn their names and any special characteristics of them that stand out to build a working relationship.
3. Minster to homeless persons by praying with them and providing them with Gospel literature. If the person cannot read, then share the pamphlet or literature with the person by reading the information to the homeless person. Provide shelters and temporary lodging for the persons in need of assistance.
4. Give homeless persons the essentials for common hygiene such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, hats, gloves, socks, underwear and a change of clothes. These items provide the person with items that help them to try to maintain their dignity.
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