Command 37: Bring In the Poor
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditation on Luke 14:12–14, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Bring In the Poor.
James 2:5
“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”
Proverbs 28:27
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
Proverbs 22:9
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
Psalm 82:3–4
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.”
I Corinthians 13:3
“And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.”
Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Matthew 25:40
“… Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”