Most Christians Skip This Command of Jesus - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paul Abbott. In this episode Arnie and Paul unpack Matthew 25:35–40—Jesus’ call to care for the hungry, stranger, and prisoner—and wrestle with why that command so often gets sidelined in Christian life. Paul shares stories from decades serving the poor across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and now among the chronically homeless in Redding, California. Action steps using the 4 R’s: Read — Read Matthew 25:35–40 today. Reflect — Picture one person you’ve passed recently. Ask: How have I treated people like this? What comforts am I protecting? Respond — Pray a one-sentence prayer (for example: “Father, you see them; help me see them too”), then take one concrete step this week (listen for 15 minutes, bring a meal, give a gift card, volunteer locally, or donate to a trusted ministry). Reveal — Demonstrate this truth by inviting someone to serve with you, sharing your story of one small step, or offering practical hospitality to someone in need. Connect with Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: Matthew 25, homelessness, poverty, Christian discipleship, faith in action, serving the poor, Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Paul Abbott, homelessness outreach, Christian podcast, social justice, gospel compassion Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft