I think that we as a church need to become responsible for caring for the poor. But I also think that our call is greater than that.

Christ has called us to get to know the poor. Not just from a distance — not just by throwing money at them. But by actually touching their lives.

If people could wrap their heads around this and not live in their easy Christianity. But instead, let it be messy. Let it be dirty. Let it be difficult. They would get the chance to love people as Christ has called them to love.