Pro 19:17 | MHM | STEP | The Blessing of Helping the Poor This verse teaches about the importance of showing kindness to people in need. True charity is more than just giving money; it starts with caring in your heart and having real compassion. If you feel sorry for the poor but have little to give, your attitude still matters to God. But we should also be generous and give as we are able. Even small acts of kindness to those in need are noticed by the Lord ( If I give all I possess to the poor but have not love, I gain nothing , 1 Corinthians 13:3 ; If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry , Isaiah 58:10 ). v. 17 : When you have pity on the poor and help them, it is as if you are lending to the Lord Himself. God sees every kind deed and promises to reward you generously ( whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me , Matthew 25:40 ). He will pay you back, not only with material blessings, but also with spiritual and even eternal rewards. Giving to the poor is the safest and best way to receive God’s favor.

‏ Proverbs 19:17

The Blessing of Helping the Poor

This verse teaches about the importance of showing kindness to people in need. True charity is more than just giving money; it starts with caring in your heart and having real compassion. If you feel sorry for the poor but have little to give, your attitude still matters to God. But we should also be generous and give as we are able. Even small acts of kindness to those in need are noticed by the Lord (If I give all I possess to the poor but have not love, I gain nothing, 1 Corinthians 13:3 ^a; If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry, Isaiah 58:10 ^b).

v. 17: When you have pity on the poor and help them, it is as if you are lending to the Lord Himself. God sees every kind deed and promises to reward you generously (whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me, Matthew 25:40 ^c). He will pay you back, not only with material blessings, but also with spiritual and even eternal rewards. Giving to the poor is the safest and best way to receive God’s favor.