James 1:27
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.
This verse teaches that those who show compassion for the poor and vulnerable are blessed, with a promise of God’s deliverance in their own times of trouble. Considering the poor is not merely an act of charity; it reflects a heart aligned with God’s love for all people, especially those in need. This verse calls us to be mindful of the struggles others face, offering support, kindness, and resources to uplift them. By doing so, we mirror God’s compassion, showing that His love reaches those on the margins. The blessing here is twofold: we bless others through our actions, and in turn, God blesses and protects us. Let us be inspired to actively consider the poor, knowing that such kindness brings joy to God’s heart and creates a ripple of blessing. May we cultivate a lifestyle of generosity, trusting that God sees our compassion and will deliver us in our own times of need. Through our care for the vulnerable, we reflect God’s character, making His love tangible in the lives of those we serve.
Deuteronomy 10:18
Sheweth kindness unto the stranger, unto the fatherless, and unto the widow, in love.
Deuteronomy 24:17
You shall not pervert the justice due to the sojourner or to the fatherless, or take a widow's garment in pledge.
Psalm 146:9
The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
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.