Redemption of the Poor
35Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. 36Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. 37You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit. 38I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
Instead of making a profit off the poor the command is simple, you shall help him!
Proverbs 14:31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Ezekiel 18: 7He is a merciful creditor, not keeping the items given as security by poor debtors. He does not rob the poor but instead gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy. 8He grants loans without interest, stays away from injustice, is honest and fair when judging others,
The Lord has a reoccurring theme about helping the poor, feeding and clothing them. We have when circumstances permitted, helped the poor. We have tried to do it secretly but there were times where this was impossible.
We would usually go to the assistant pastor at our church and give him the items secretly and ask him to give them to the person(s) while we remained anonymous.
We would rather have our donations (gifts) be honored by the Lord rather than by man.
What can you do to help the poor in your community?
Blessings, David
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