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"Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31:09)
Scripture is full of directions, warnings, and promises regarding personal accountability. Part of a godly life is the expectation that we should all be working toward becoming responsible, obedient, thoughtful, wise persons. One of the challenges to such a person is the tendency to look disparagingly on those who are struggling or have failed at these same objectives. There is a strong theme running through the Scripture that the Lord requires that His people show compassion for the less fortunate. Part of this compassion is a humble recognition that, but for the grace of God, we ourselves might be among the poor and needy. Those of us who have been blessed by the Lord have an obligation to speak up for the powerless, to reach out to the needy. The Lord's grace is shown to man in His great interest and care for the poor. Another proverb says, "he who gives to the poor lends to the Lord", and He will repay. If the Lord asked to borrow a few bucks from you what would you say? I think you would say, "sure". Remember that the next time you see someone in need.
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