But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21
God of the poor, help us notice our tendencies to ignore poverty, those without homes, those on the margins. Help us to see our overconsumption, our stuffed homes, our ability to give more than we do now. Let us be generous and kind. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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