He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
To have pity on the poor and give them help is to lend to the Lord, and what is given will be paid back by Him. What is given to relieve their need is credited to God Himself, who regards the kindness shown to them as a debt He owes and promises to repay the giver. His repayment is a promised blessing to those who care for people in need and who do His requirements and act on His word.
Such giving is an investment that brings lasting treasure, including wealth of character, unlike material possessions that must eventually be left behind. Helping people in need is service to God that brings blessing, enriches the giver, and He rewards those who give. Providing work for a man able to support his family by labor is one way of helping the Lord's poor and showing love for God and His children.
This care includes small, private acts of kindness and fair treatment of the afflicted, widows, and worthy poor in prices and wages. Giving to advance God's cause does not excuse ignoring a poor neighbor in need beside one. Such acts are noticed in heaven.
To have pity on the poor and give them help is to lend to the Lord, and what is given will be paid back by Him. What is given to relieve their need is credited to God Himself, who regards the kindness shown to them as a debt He owes and promises to repay the giver. His repayment is a promised blessing to those who care for people in need and who do His requirements and act on His word.
Such giving is an investment that brings lasting treasure, including wealth of character, unlike material possessions that must eventually be left behind. Helping people in need is service to God that brings blessing, enriches the giver, and He rewards those who give. Providing work for a man able to support his family by labor is one way of helping the Lord's poor and showing love for God and His children.
This care includes small, private acts of kindness and fair treatment of the afflicted, widows, and worthy poor in prices and wages. Giving to advance God's cause does not excuse ignoring a poor neighbor in need beside one. Such acts are noticed in heaven.