1 Timothy 5:3
1 Timothy 5:3
Honor widows that are widows indeed.
This verse commands us to seek justice, defend the oppressed, and take up the causes of the fatherless and widow, emphasizing God’s call for righteousness and advocacy. Learning to do right involves actively pursuing justice and making a commitment to help those who are disadvantaged. The fatherless and widows often represent the most vulnerable members of society, and God calls us to stand with them, ensuring they are not overlooked or mistreated. This verse is a call to action, reminding us that justice requires intentional effort and courage. Let us be inspired to advocate for the oppressed, speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and working to create a society that values fairness and compassion. May we strive to learn what is right and act on it, seeking God’s guidance in our pursuit of justice. Through our advocacy, we reflect God’s love for the vulnerable, bringing His justice to those who need it most.
Deuteronomy 24:19
When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
Exodus 22:22
You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child.
Psalm 146:9
The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.