Question

the social gospels message
in every community there are men of goodwill, who, if they had the money, could organize efforts among the poorest classes by which many of them could be saved... and the christian moralist thinks that men of wealth ought not to wait to be begged to furnish the means to do this work.
-from applied christianity: moral aspects of social questions by washington gladden
which statement best reflects gladdens ideas as expressed here?
the rich have a moral christian duty to help the poor.
it is sinful that the rich live comfortable and luxurious lives.
the rapid increase in wealth is the cause of poverty.

Explanation:

The text emphasizes that wealthy men should not wait to be begged to provide means to help the poorest classes as it is a Christian - moral obligation. It focuses on the moral duty of the rich to assist the poor.

Answer:

The rich have a moral Christian duty to help the poor.