what does the bible say about caring for the poor?
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Proverbs 14:31 (NIV) “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
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The scripture says in (Joel 3:10) let the weak say I am strong and the poor say I am rich. That is to say, you should not speak negatively, no matter your present condition. So, dare to speak and act positively at all times.
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The Bible makes social justice a mandate of faith and a fundamental expression of Christian discipleship. Social justice has its biblical roots in a triune God who time and time again shows his love and compassion for the weak, the vulnerable, the marginalized, the disenfranchised, the disinherited — you get my point.
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18 NIV). ... The Bible says in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV).
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No, the Bible does not tell us, in so many words, to practice self-care. But taking care of yourself is assumed, a given. The Bible says to “love your neighbor as you love yourself” (Mark 12:31 NIV). ... But it is a given that we will take care of ourselves, that we do treat ourselves with love and consideration.
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Proverbs 19:4 -- Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
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In Luke 6:37, the Bible says, "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Viewing others with compassion instead of judgment, according to the Bible, brings followers into better alignment with God's will.
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In the Bible (King James Version) Proverbs 23:20-21 - "Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags."
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Christian minister Erwin Lutzer argues there is some support for this saying in the Bible (2 Thessalonians 3:10, James 4:8); however, much more often God helps those who cannot help themselves, which is what grace is about (the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Ephesians 2:4–5, Romans 4:4–5).
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2. A man provides for his family. First Timothy 5:8 exhorts us, “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” These are strident words. When a man doesn't work and provide for his family, he feels a sense of shame.
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Take heed that ye do not your alms before. men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have. no reward of your Father which is in heaven. The World English Bible translates the passage as: "Be careful that you don't do your charitable.
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(Q) What verse is it that says God takes care of fools and babies? Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become foolish, so that he might become wise.
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1 Timothy 6:18 (NIV) “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
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['Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ... ', 'Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.', 'Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.']
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2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”
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The World English Bible translates the passage as: But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, For a collection of other versions see Bible Hub Matthew 5:44.
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“Blessed are those who mourn,” Jesus said, “for they shall be comforted.” It's true. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.” Psalm 51, the most honest confession of personal sin in the Bible, ends with these words to God: “You will not despise this broken and crushed heart.”