CONSIDER THE POOR

“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.” (Psalm 41:1).

“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.” (Proverbs 29:7).

MORE PROVERBS CONSIDERING THE POOR

“He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” (Proverbs 14:21).

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” (Proverbs 19:17).

“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.” (Proverbs 28:27).

SOME TEACHINGS FROM JESUS ABOUT THE POOR:

“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” (Matthew 19:21).

“Then shall the king say unto them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me….” (See Matthew 25:34-36).

OTHER SCRIPTURES RELATIVE TO THE POOR:

“Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.” (Galatians 2:10).

“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? But ye have despised the poor.” (James 2:5,6).

“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” (James 2:14-17).

REMEMBER LUKE 16:19-31--- Rich man and Lazarus