| As Christians, what should be our role in disaster | | | | Tim. 5:8 which says, "But if any provide not for |
| preparedness? This question has never been of | | | | his own, and especially those of his own house, he |
| greater significance than today. In fact, it is | | | | hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel." |
| absolutely vital that we weigh in on this issue. We | | | | This scripture is referring to more than just "going |
| can no longer afford to sit on the fence and let | | | | to work" and "paying the bills", and "putting food |
| others debate this topic for us. Each one of us | | | | on the table". The word "provide" actually means |
| needs to be fully persuaded in his own mind. We | | | | to "consider in advance, i.e. look our for |
| each must decide what Jesus Christ expects of | | | | beforehand." This is interesting. Jesus is telling us |
| us personally, based on what He says in His Word. | | | | that in order to properly provide for our house, |
| Many Christians are taught that doing physical | | | | we must be able to forecast, in advance,the |
| works of preparedness is a lack of faith. That it | | | | potential problems coming our way, and to act |
| shows a lack of trust in Jesus Christ, our provider. | | | | accordingly. This is putting our faith into practice. |
| But is this really true? We are all familiar with I | | | | Otherwise we have "denied the faith". |