He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your ini
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesu
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when yo
If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,
For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended
Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.
Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day o
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.
To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: