Thread by @IdowuOkuneye

Loving Man - Loving the poor

When we think about loving the poor, our first (and perhaps only) thoughts are to give to them. While it is good to give, the most important part of loving the poor is standing up for them. Ensuring that they have justice.

God wants you to 'speak up' for the voiceless and help the helpless. The privileges you enjoy are yours for the purpose of helping others.

What sorrow awaits the unjust judges and those who issue unfair laws. They deprive the poor of justice and deny the rights of the needy among my people. They prey on widows and take advantage of orphans.

This is what the LORD Almighty said: Administer true justice; show mercy..

and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.'

No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you...

..Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people. Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.

For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans..

who required help. I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy. Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban. I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
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