“The poor you will always have with you…”

@fmf said
Perhaps "Jesus" "said" that because the Romans had no desire or means of eradicating poverty?

[You can see what I am doing here.]

Perhaps Jesus’ mission wasn’t to bring about social change.

@divegeester said
“the poor you will always have with you , but you will not have me…”
Matthew 26:11

Context:
[i]6And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. 8But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9F ...[text shortened]... i]

What do you think are the social, moral and spiritual implications of this statement by Jesus?

You first. It seems you expect others to write essays at your request that you would not write yourself.

However, I am willing to grant you some relief. "Poor" in what sense, according to your understanding?

Also, am I the only one who imagines Kirstie Alley playing the woman with the alabaster jar?

@divegeester said
Perhaps Jesus’ mission wasn’t to bring about social change.

What would you say your mission is?

@kevin-eleven said
What would you say your mission is?

To spread the power of optimism.

Life is Good

@divegeester said
To spread the power of optimism.

By trying to undermine other people's faith?

@kevin-eleven said
By trying to undermine other people's faith?

Try to season and mature in your thinking a bit Kevin, open your mind to new concepts, take in the world around you and all its wonder. Look around you and see what God has provided.