One of the most-frequently twisted verses in Scripture.
Jesus was talking about the poor as contrasted with Himself—because He was going to die shortly.
He was not issuing a prophecy about poverty. He was certainly not—as is often claimed—saying that all efforts to help the poor are futile.
Jesus was talking about the poor as contrasted with Himself—because He was going to die shortly.
He was not issuing a prophecy about poverty. He was certainly not—as is often claimed—saying that all efforts to help the poor are futile.
It seems to me Geron is not doing the twisting here. What Freeper has tried to claim "all efforts to help the poor are futile?" Not one.
You're correct when you say Jesus was referring to the fact that His death was approaching. However, His words are clear---He stated the poor will ALWAYS be with us. In other words, poverty will never be eradicated.
Deuteronomy 15:11 also states there will never cease to be poor in the land, and it continues on with instructions to help them with personal charity.
Yes - good point.