Pro 28:27 | MHM | STEP | Blessings for the Generous, Curses for the Uncharitable This section teaches about the importance of helping the poor. It promises that those who give to others will not lack what they need, while those who ignore people in need will bring trouble on themselves. v. 27 : The Bible says, He that gives to the poor shall not lack . If you help others, even when you do not have much, God will make sure you have enough. This is like the story of the widow of Sarepta, who shared her last food with Elijah and was blessed with more (1 Kings 17:10-16 ). But if you turn away and ignore the poor, refusing to even look at their needs, you will receive many curses from both God and people. The verse warns, he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse (Proverbs 28:27 ). It is a serious thing to have God’s Word and the prayers of the poor against you. Giving to others brings blessing, but being selfish brings trouble.

‏ Proverbs 28:27

Blessings for the Generous, Curses for the Uncharitable

This section teaches about the importance of helping the poor. It promises that those who give to others will not lack what they need, while those who ignore people in need will bring trouble on themselves.

v. 27: The Bible says, He that gives to the poor shall not lack . If you help others, even when you do not have much, God will make sure you have enough. This is like the story of the widow of Sarepta, who shared her last food with Elijah and was blessed with more (1 Kings 17:10-16 ^a). But if you turn away and ignore the poor, refusing to even look at their needs, you will receive many curses from both God and people. The verse warns, he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse (Proverbs 28:27 ^b). It is a serious thing to have God’s Word and the prayers of the poor against you. Giving to others brings blessing, but being selfish brings trouble.