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http://messiahtruth.wordpress.com/ < nice layout

Charity levels according to Maimonides
1.Investing in a poor person in a manner that they can become self-sufficient.
The greatest level, above which there is no greater, is to support a fellow Jew by endowing him with a gift or loan, or entering into a partnership with him, or finding employment for him, in order to strengthen his hand until he need no longer be dependent upon others...
2.A lesser level of charity than this is to give to the poor without knowing to whom one gives, and without the recipient knowing from who he received. For this is performing a mitzvah solely for the sake of Heaven. This is like the "anonymous fund" that was in the Holy Temple [in Jerusalem]. There the righteous gave in secret, and the good poor profited in secret. Giving to a charity fund is similar to this mode of charity, though one should not contribute to a charity fund unless one knows that the person appointed over the fund is trustworthy and wise and a proper administrator, like Rabbi Hananya ben Teradyon.
3.A lesser level of charity than this is when one knows to whom one gives, but the recipient does not know his benefactor. The greatest sages used to walk about in secret and put coins in the doors of the poor. It is worthy and truly good to do this if those who are responsible for distributing charity are not trustworthy.
4.A lesser level of charity than this is when one does not know to whom one gives, but the poor person does know his benefactor. The greatest sages used to tie coins into their robes and throw them behind their backs, and the poor would come up and pick the coins out of their robes so that they would not be ashamed.
5.A lesser level than this is when one gives to the poor person directly into his hand, but gives before being asked.
6.Giving to the poor after being asked.
7.Giving to the poor happily but inadequately.
8.Giving to the poor unwillingly.

That's a good answer and I appreciate your response.  I will take your advice.

Thank you so much! So blessed to find another place to share with like minded people :). God Bless ! Tina

 

 

such inspiring, uplifting music!

Agreed Prisca!, Rev.2:9 and 3:9 shows the importance of not only understanding the uses of the term Jew but that its important to be able to make an identification according to proper context.
Israel was choosen to:
1) Bring forth the Word of God in more than one way.
2) Serve as an example (beacon of light) to the nations of how to have a relationship with God.
I also agree that, In the name of Salvation (Yeshua), we have the victory. Not in race, religion, or geographic location. But rather in a Ongoing personal relationship with our Father according to his blueprint (by Grace through Faith!).
The King (of the Jews/ Judah) and High Priest (Melchisedec/ Levi) is One KING of kings and LORD of lords.

Not a link i suggest for the masses:
http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/zdm/zdm096.htm
to be taken with a grain of salt (Zohar on spirit during sleep and death)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/note.php?note_id=448012264269&id=1759382593 .....tanakh vs. ot

bloom where you are planted (study) http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/pastor-cheryl/bloom-wgere-you-are-planted/441432876265

http://apps.facebook.com/quizcreate/quiz.php/650520/Bible-Quiz/ !

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