When we think of Christ, one of the first things that comes to mind is his compassion for the poor among us.
As you probably know if you are following this blog, Makanalani’s mission is to provide a place for children with few opportunities to experience God’s love in nature, even if only for a short time. We know through our experiences with the youth who come to Makanalani that these visits can be life changing, leading to a deeper appreciation of the love of God & the many possibilities each of us are provided in life through Christ.
So what does the bible say specifically about the poor? We decided to look & found these inspiring verses. We hope you enjoy them & are able to use them in your daily meditations.
Isaiah 1:17King James Version (KJV)
17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Romans 12:13New Living Translation (NLT)
13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
1 Corinthians 10:24New Living Translation (NLT)
24 Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
James 2:15-16New Living Translation (NLT)
15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?
