6 Reasons Why Charity Should Be On Everyone’s Budget

All of us should have, by now, realized the dire situation of the world in which we live. People who cannot get enough food, or clean water to survive, and millions, without a single blanket to keep them warm, a pair of shoes to protect their feet, or a roof over their heads to ward off the weather. Here are some reasons charity should be on your budget, and some ideas on where you can donate.

1. Starvation

The numbers of people who are starving total one-third of the population. In a world that just reached a population of 7 billion, that’s millions. And these are just the numbers of people who are slated to die, or have died because they could not get enough to eat.

2. Homelessness

The statistics of people who are homeless are astronomical. It is believed that over 1 billion people do not have suitable housing, and that around 500 million or more, are without any home whatsoever.

3. United Nations Shame

The U.N. - in a blaring headline: Millions of Starving Shame the World, U.N. Says. The U.N has stated that they are simply ashamed at the hunger and famine widespread in Africa and Asia that the international community is in violation of the universal human right of food, as a basic right to all who live on our planet.

In the article: “Despite promises to eradicate hunger, there has been little progress in reducing the global number of victims of hunger,” said Jean Ziegler, the U.N. special rapporteur on the right to food.

“It is a shame on humanity that in a world that is richer than ever before, six million children die of malnutrition and related illnesses before they reach the age of five,” Ziegler said.

4. Basic necessities

This is not what life should be about for anyone, on a planet that is driven by compassion and love, not to mention wealth.

There isn’t a balance in our world when not every single human being is receiving the basic necessities of food, clean water, warm clothing, and a decent place to lay their head.

When I think about Athletes and Movie Stars receiving millions of dollars for their performances, it sickens me. Some of those millions could be keeping others from starving to death, and at least provide some sort of housing. But we pay to watch them, cheer them on, and fall in love with them on the ‘big screen’.

5. Biblical reference

The Bible says in Deuteronomy 15:11: For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘you shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’

6. Abundance

Those of us who live a life of abundance, in any form, such as having plenty to eat, nice clothing to wear, a nice car or beautiful home should consider themselves very lucky indeed. You probably worked hard for everything you have – and are entitled to a good life.

But why not share some of that abundance with those who don’t even understand what the word abundance means?

How You Can Help

There are thousands of ways to help, and being a Christian means that you have a special relationship with God – and the inborn desire to help others.

• Christian Charities / USA
• Christian Charity for Children in Need
• Ministry Watch
• International Orthodox Christian Charities
• World Vision
• Feed the Children
• The Hunger Site

These sites, among many hundreds of others – wish to ease the pain of starvation, homelessness and poverty.

Why don’t we all forgo the iPod or new car this year, in an effort to help some of these people who don’t even know what a car or iPod is, much less a healthy meal. Imagine how much they would appreciate someone to care.

As a nation under God, we must fight this injustice together, and bring attention to this dark corner of our world.

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. - Isaiah 58:10

This guest post was written by Andrianes Pinantoan, a personal finance enthusiast hailing from personal finance sites that provide tips on how to save money and provides budgeting spreadsheets.