Sadly, when Christianity is brought up in politics today, it frequently does so in the context of what “Christians” are said to “oppose.” The media portrays “evangelicals” as a “voting bloc” that backs particular candidates, it is claimed, mostly in opposition to policies on particular social concerns.
But Jesus Christ battled things like thirst, hunger, poverty, and loneliness several times. Jesus, we believe, was for much more than he was against, serving as an example for us today. And one of the central tenets of the admirable platform offered by Jesus was caring for the vulnerable.
Bible Verses about caring for the vulnerable
The Bible contains numerous verses that discuss the need to care for the vulnerable and show neighborly love and care during trying times. Jesus and others repeatedly mentioned aiding “the vulnerable” and, for example, not giving preference to “the affluent” over those less fortunate.
There are numerous Bible Verses about caring for the vulnerable in the Bible, and most of them will be addressed in this article.
Ephesians 4:32 – Be compassionate
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.Ephesians 4:32
John 3:16 – Who believes in the gift of God, Jesus will be saved.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16
Job 5:15-16 – God will save the vulnerable from the powerful
“He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; he saves them from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.”
Job 5:15-16 NIV
God employs us to care for the weak. We were created to execute his will. God provides exceptional protection for disadvantaged and powerless people to help themselves through us. He urges us to take action and care for the weak and vulnerable, giving hope to those who have lost hope and bringing them closer to God.
Galatians 6:10 – Let us do good to all people.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.Galatians 6:10
Proverbs 14:31 – Oppressor of the vulnerable mocks God
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.Proverbs 14:31
Philippians 2:4 – Don’t be selfish
do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4
For our joy to be complete, we are instructed to act without selfish ambition or the desire to impress others. Instead, we should work with gentle humility and consider the interests and needs of others to be more important than our own.
How honoring to the Lord would be if we were to heed this straightforward advice and consider not only our interests but also the interests of others.
Galatians 6:2 – Help each other
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
We are all obligated to “carry one another’s burdens, and in so doing fulfill the law of Christ” and have a responsibility to help and uplift one another as believers.
This verse urges us to show concern for a fellow Christian who has grown overly troubled. Let’s strive to be spiritual people who gently and humbly carry each other’s burdens.
Romans 12:10 – Have brotherly love.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Romans 12:10
All those who identify as Christians are urged and commanded to love others as Christ loved them. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God.” Let’s strive to outdo one another in treating everyone with honor and grace while loving one another in a brotherly manner.
Prayer
Thank You for Your Love, Dear Father. I ask You to pour Your heavenly love into my heart so it can flow through me to my Christian brothers and sisters. Help me to put the needs of others above my own, especially those who are vulnerable, and to love with brotherly compassion. I ask in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Isaiah 1:17 – Give justice to the vulnerable.
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause
Isaiah 1:17 ESV
God is most concerned that we would genuinely seek an honest judgment, work to free the oppressed, and defend the rights of the weak. God commands us to turn from our mistreatment of the vulnerable and learn to care for them instead. The things that God desires are these.
1 Timothy 5:8 – Provide for your family
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:8
It effectively rejects one’s religion and demonstrates one’s lack of virtue compared to an unbeliever professing faith in Christ while refusing to help people in need, especially one’s relatives.
The aged and bereaved are frequently abandoned by their family and left alone in care facilities. Paul, however, stated the essential Christian obligation for us to respect our parents and care for our aged relatives in no uncertain terms: “But those who will not take care of their relatives, especially those in their own family, have renounced the genuine religion.” Such individuals are worse than atheists.
Bible Verses about helping the vulnerable
God forbids us from abandoning the helpless. It is one of his recurrent themes in the Bible. Every need is seen by the all-knowing Creator of the universe, who also keeps watch over every weak individual on earth. Making it a top priority for his people to help the vulnerable is one of the potent ways that God displays concern for the disadvantaged.
Proverbs 19:17 – God will repay your deed to the vulnerable
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17
This verse is a call to our solemn duty and privilege of all men to consider the poor kindly. God attaches blessings and punishments to acts of generosity because He values and cares for the underprivileged. Giving to the needy will benefit the giver financially.
1 John 3:17-18 – Show love by action
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion – how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
1 John 3:17-18
The Lord Jesus gave His life in sacrifice for both His allies and His foes. He gave us His life as a ransom, and we are commanded to do likewise for others.
How can someone who calls themselves a Christian have a love of God in them if they don’t care for others?
This self-centered and heartless behavior in a Christian is not acceptable to God, but it does reveal that they are out of communion with the Father because it does not display the love of God in their life.
Let’s strive to demonstrate God’s love by helping others, especially the vulnerable. May the Word of Christ richly reside inside us so that we only say and do what pleases God.
Proverbs 21:13 – Paying deaf ears to the vulnerable is bad
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13
We are reminded that our ability to hear from God will be impacted if we ignore the impoverished. God protects the weak. Please don’t ignore it. He can tell when you choose to ignore them or assist them.
Jesus Christ humbled himself to make you rich, and you must be eager to extend the same generosity to your fellow Christians. One of the best signs that you are a child of God is your concern for the children of God.
Proverbs 28:27 – Non-responsive attitude to the vulnerable breeds curses
Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:27
What comes to mind when you meet a needy individual who is poor? Your future is significantly impacted by the words you choose to use and the deeds you do. God will deal with you since He sees all three of you.
God’s gracious kindness in your life is primarily why you may not be poor, so extend some gracious mercy to others He did not favor as much as you.
Isaiah 25:4 – God will protect the vulnerable
For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat; for the breath of the ruthless is like a storm against a wall.
Isaiah 25:4 ESV
Isaiah clarifies that God stands up for the weak and the needy. He offers them solace and tranquility. He tends to their physical requirements. Most significantly, He shields them and stops the arrogant and prideful from speaking.
Do you know somebody who needs assistance? Do you have any weak acquaintances? God summons you for this reason—to use you to comfort the weak, bring peace to the sad, and guard those who need his assistance.
Psalm 82:3 – Fight for the oppressed
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
Psalm 82:3
Words have value. The biblical call is not to give advice and stop when you see someone in need or who has been mistreated, cruelly, or in any other way. It is to pay attention to what is wrong and then do your best to help them.
Psalm 109:30-31 – God is at the right hand of the vulnerable
With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him. For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them.
Psalm 109:30-31
God is to be commended for His love and concern for the underprivileged and those suffering under vile adversaries who vilify the just.
God is our heavenly Father who keeps an eye on everyone, rich or poor. So let’s join the psalmist in praising him for consistently battling through the storm to defend and protect the weak.
Psalm 113:7 – God will raise the vulnerable
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
Psalm 113:7
God doesn’t merely take beggars out of the physical ash heap and put them at the table with royalty. Additionally, He will elevate spiritual paupers from the ash heap of sin, placing them at His right hand in heavenly regions with His exalted Son! Although God is immeasurably great, He is also kind.
Psalm 140:12 – God gives justice to the vulnerable
I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.
Psalm 140:12
I have faith that the LORD will uphold the rights of the oppressed and carry out justice for the poor. The upright will live in your presence, and the virtuous will praise your name. The Lord upholds our cause; He is not too occupied to assist us.
We have total faith that the Lord will uphold justice on our behalf in a time when it is nearly unheard of. Put your trust in Him and grasp Him that needs help. God is always there and will never fail you.
Prayer
I thank You, Lord, for being the Great Physician and the One who heals. You assist those in need and demonstrate Your deep love for those who adhere to Your ways.
You guard the orphans and widows, safeguard the weak and the lonely, and keep watch over the lonely and helpless. You thwart the wicked’s schemes, even though it may not seem like it now. Let me know what to do and how I can support your plans. Amen, in the name of Jesus.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:31
Some believe accepting Jesus into their hearts is the prerequisite, proof, and illustration of eternal life. However, the only verse in the Bible that utilizes terminology similar to this does not refer to eternal life (Rev 3:20).
Consideration for the impoverished and spending money to care for them are proof of eternal life. A guy who truly understands God always considers others before himself and serves them.
Conclusion
Helping the vulnerable is a good thing and a holy thing to do. Therefore, one way God distinguishes his Church in the world is by its ability to care for the vulnerable. By shunning selfishness and choosing to serve others, Christians can distinguish themselves from the spirit of the age.
