When we give to the poor, we send them a clear message, letting them know that we understand their challenges and want to be there when they need help most.
While the world has changed a lot since the early days of Christianity, there are still many people in need. And when you give for their sake, it will impact those who need it.
Bible Verses for Giving to the Poor
We are encouraged to help the poor. This is true, and the Bible does remind us that those who have or lack means will find it challenging to get ahead.
Below are 21 Bible verses for giving to the poor that tell us how to give generously and still spare funds for ourselves.
Proverbs 19:17 – God Will Undoubtedly Repay Us For Our Charitable Donations.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17 (KJV)
We aren’t wasting money when we contribute to the needy as a sign of our love and compassion for them, and it’s comparable to giving cash to the Lord.
To assure blessing in return, one should lend to the Lord. God will undoubtedly repay us for our charitable donations to the underprivileged. God promises we will never come out on the short end when we give generously and compassionately.
Proverbs 22:9 – God will reward those who are kind to others.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 (KJV)
This idea holds—God will reward those who are kind to others, and God will always benefit those eager to aid the underprivileged and those in need when people are helpful to Him and His cause.
Deuteronomy 15:11 – It all begins from home.
For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and thy needy, in thy land.
Deuteronomy 15:11 (KJV)
This reminds us of Galatians 6:10 – Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, especially those of the household of faith.
Though it can surely do so from there, our philanthropic giving should start with the brothers and sisters who are closest to us.
Deuteronomy 15:7-8 – The covenant is based on generosity and compassion.
If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
Deuteronomy 15:7-8 (KJV)
The covenant is based on generosity and compassion. These types of charity can cost us time and money, or they might force us to reevaluate how we see ourselves, look at our collaboration, and assess our motivations.
Would we create a new pathway for God to bless our efforts if we could become unreserved in making these sacrifices?
Proverbs 28:27 – To Hide One’s Eyes Is Refusing to See Poverty.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27 (KJV)
Giving to the needy is one way to show generosity, and God promises to bless those who do. However, to hide one’s eyes is to refuse to see Poverty.
Those who claim they are too sensitive to visit the slums are guilty of sin, and God will not bless them for doing so.
Galatians 2:10 – Have A Significant Common Charitable Goal.
Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Galatians 2:10 (KJV)
Paul undoubtedly thought of the underprivileged in Jerusalem. He worked hard to collect funds from the Gentile churches to benefit the Jerusalem saints.
Every church has some impoverished people as one of the bonds of cohesion because having the poor with them and depending on them for support is one of the correct methods to ensure unity in the church.
The best approach to bring all Christians together and minimize alienation, jealousy, and strife is to have a significant common charitable goal in which everyone is interested and can make a contribution.
Proverbs 21:13 – God Cares About The Underprivileged.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:13 (KJV)
While many sayings describe how lousy behavior leads to Poverty, others show God’s compassion for the underprivileged. God cares about the needy and commands us to have understanding for them.
Acts 20:35 – It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive.
I have shown you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35 KJV
Leaders must be more concerned about what they can give their flock than what their community can provide them. Their best beatitude is, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Jesus taught us how to be blessed in the Sermon on the Mount; He teaches us how to be even more blessed!
Matthew 5:42 – Give To The One Who Asks It.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Matthew 5:42 (KJV)
Give to the one who asks it: This kind of sacrifice has no boundaries other than those set by love. Giving in to someone’s manipulation without first changing it into a selfless act of love is not being loved, and giving or refusing to resist are not always acts of love.
We could say that Paul reiterated Jesus’ teaching that good must triumph over evil to defeat it.
Proverbs 14:21 – We Are Obligated To Love Our Neighbors.
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 (KJV)
Since God created both men and women, we must love our neighbors. The cheerful heart is the generous heart.
This proverb’s connection between the first and second lines demonstrates that someone who has mercy on the poor should never act in a superior manner that betrays their contempt for the people they claim to be helping.
Bible Verses About The Poor And Homeless
The Bible contains many verses that speak to the issue of poverty and homelessness.
These passages offer guidance and encouragement for those struggling financially and a call to action for those who can help those in need.
Whether through direct aid or more systemic efforts to address the root causes of poverty, Christians are called to show compassion and generosity to those less fortunate.
These Bible verses can serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of caring for the poor and homeless and offer encouragement and hope for those facing difficult circumstances.
Isaiah 58:7
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide from your flesh?
Isaiah 58:7 (ESV)
God asks us to begin showing others love. This suggests that acting in a caring manner toward others helps us to remain in God’s good graces.
He alone is the source of everything we have and are.
Luke 14:13-14
But when you give an f yeast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
Luke 14:13-14 (ESV)
Giving a gift that can never be repaid has its advantages. When Jesus remarked that giving is more blessed than receiving, he referred to some of these blessings (Acts 20:35).
This partly explains why God joyfully bestows blessings and salvation on His people. Jesus demonstrates the significance of living with an eternal perspective by pointing out that total compensation will occur at the resurrection of the righteous.
1 John 3:17
But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have a need and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him,
1 John 3:17 (KJV)
God is love, and those living in spirit and truth and dwelling in Christ will possess the attributes of a passionate love for God and a kind love for others. How can someone who calls themselves a Christian have a love of God in them if they don’t care for others?
May we reflect on our behaviors, attitudes, moods, and motivations to avoid slipping into Christian carnality and having unkind reactions to other people.
May the Word of Christ richly reside within us, enabling us to speak and act exclusively in a way that pleases God, resulting in the blessing of others, our spiritual growth, and the glorification of God.
Isaiah 58:10
and if you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)
The LORD provides us with two things to begin with. In addition to providing food, we are commanded to extend our souls to the hungry as part of our ministry to them. We are to seek out the troubled soul and try to appease it.
These are sins of omission when they are neglected. We should have taken action on these matters, but we haven’t. We must become aware of our actions and fulfill our loving obligations to God if we are to walk in harmony with Him.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Proverbs 29:7 (NIV)
They had folks who spoke up for the poor in a world where money talks loudly are crucial. Because they view the poor as the ideal target for their abuse of power, the wicked are unaware of such concerns.
But God makes it abundantly apparent that the righteous care deeply about the underprivileged.
This is significant because it highlights the critical distinctions between the righteous and the evil. The wicked are concerned with themselves; he wants to be worried about someone other than themselves but cannot look above their ambitions.
Because they are unselfish and enjoy God’s justice to rule in all things, the righteous are worried.
Luke 12:33-34
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
Luke 12:33-34 (NIV)
The mandate to give away everything we own is both a litmus test for discipleship and a means of disciplining us. Giving is suggested as a remedy or treatment for covetousness.
We must not overlook that the man who asked Jesus to mediate a dispute between him and his brother during Jesus’ discourse is the source of this lesson about wealth and greed.
Jesus issued a warning to this guy (and to everyone else) regarding were his treasure and his heart were.
Bible Verses About Helping the Poor and Orphans
God is our Father; He loves us as much as a Mother loves her child. In the Bible, many scriptures are written to teach us lessons and raise awareness on how we should treat people around us.
I have provided some Bible verses about helping those in need in this article.
1 John 3:17-18
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:17-18 (NIV)
Instead of merely giving us advice on how to live a holy life, John directly asks us a question that requires reflection and serious thought.
He asks, “How does the love of God abide in a believer who has adequate of this world’s things yet shuts off his heart towards their need?” rather than merely saying, “Whoever possesses this world’s goods and sees his brother in need should not close his heart against him.”
May the Word of Christ richly reside in us so that we only speak and act in a way that pleases Him and brings about the blessings of others.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and the poor, in your land.’
Deuteronomy 15:11 (ESV)
Our Lord seems to be referring to this verse in Mark 14:7, which says, “For you have the poor with you always.” God leaves these people mercifully to practice genuine compassion, kindness, and understanding.
We are reminded of Galatians 6:10 by this. Therefore, let us be good to everyone when we have the chance, especially to those who are members of the household of faith.
Proverbs 29:7
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:7 (ESV)
Caring for the poor is a trait of a righteous man or woman. He thinks about the causes of the impoverished, which is more than just a reaction of sympathy; it embodies deliberate compassion.
Even evil people, who rebel against God and His knowledge, cannot comprehend such kindness. Because it indirectly advances their self-interest
Proverbs 19:17
1 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
Giving money to the needy is like borrowing money from the Lord. The analogy is potent. True God poses a significant credit risk, and he will undoubtedly pay back, along with blessings and interest.
Giving to the Lord is a winning endeavor. He stands in for the underprivileged since He created and cares for them.
Orphans, widows, and other people suffering due to the actions of God that He places in your path are considered the poor.
God does not forget every penny and minute you donate to the needy, and he will pay you back. Furthermore, He does not ignore even a single cent or minute that you hold back for yourself, and he also pays that back.
Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
Matthew 25:35 (ESV)
Jesus informs us in this verse that whatever we do to the least of our brothers, we also do to Him. Those who believe they may use these words of Jesus as justification to reduce Christianity to a social cause should think again.
CONCLUSION
You still don’t know where to begin. Once you’ve decided whom you want to give to, it’s time to contact your chosen ministry or charity.
When we give to the poor, we send them a clear message, letting them know that we understand their challenges and want to be there when they need help most.
It’s time to change the way you think about charity. Instead of a way to prove you’re a good person, it can be part of your day-to-day routine.
The world needs that kind of love more than ever before.
