Will not be answered
In the book of Proverbs we read,
"Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself call out and not be answered."
Proverbs 21:13.
I firmly believe that it is the duty of those who have been blessed with wealth to help the poor. We should never turn our ear away from those in need.
In the Talmud we read,
"Rabbi Akiba was asked by a Roman general, "Why does your God who loves the needy not provide for their support Himself?" He answered, "God the Father of both the rich and poor, wants the one to help the other so as to make the world a household of love." The Talmud.
In the book of James we read,
"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." James 2:15-17
If you consider yourself a true believer in Christ Jesus are you helping the poor in someway?
Please think about it.
