Our church just finished reading the entire New Testament. I was amazed how much Jesus and Paul both speak about caring for the poor. In America, we do not see many poor people. At least not as obviously as someone does in a third world country. But never-the-less, the Bible calls us to be mindful and helpful and serving and generous to the poor.

Lately in the Proverbs I’ve seen it again.

Proverbs 14:21 “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”

Proverbs 14:31 “Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.”

How we act toward the poor says a lot about our religion!

Without any excuses, How are you doing in this area?