Through the years, there's always been a disparity in political parties about who should take care of the poor, the people or the government. In a recent book, Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism, author Arthur C. Brooks found that religious conservatives were far more charitable than secular liberals, and that those who supported the idea that government should redistribute income were among the least likely to dig into their own wallets to help others. He wrote, "If liberals persist in their antipathy to religion, the Democrats will become not only the party of secularism, but also the party of uncharity."

When what Brooks calls "religious conservatives" are followers of Jesus Christ, there's a reason we are more benevolent, more charitable, more generous. Jesus was the picture of benevolence and charitablity, and He told His followers to do the same.

In Matthew 19:21, Jesus said, " 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.' "

So why did Jesus command us to meet their needs? Broadcast 23 describes some of those reasons and helps you get more in tune to the poor God has sent your way.

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