organized King Artaxerxes’s donations, and envisioned ways to meet the needs of the people (Ezra 7:15–22). My church saw the needs of our community, organized the resources and abilities of our church community, and provided ways to meet the needs of our neighbors. As a person of faith, how can you reach out to your neighbors in need, even by sharing your own resources? —L. M.-W. 24. You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any
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