Proverbs 19 verse 17. “He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will pay him back what he has given”
Proverbs 21:13 .“Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard.”
Proverbs 28:27. “He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.”
In another part of the bible (James) it says that whoever gives to the poor God will repay you. I’m not saying to help the freeloaders in life , those who want something for nothing or those who are supporting bad habits. But for those in genuine need we cant close our ears to their cries. Afterall the nation of America was based on these same principles. With a generous outlook on life you will truly be blessed.
Parable of the Good Samaritan
And he, [e]determined to acquit himself of reproach, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
30 Jesus, [f]taking him up, replied, A certain man was going from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him of his clothes and belongings and beat him and went their way, [[g]unconcernedly] leaving him half dead, as it happened.
31 Now by [h]coincidence a certain priest was going down along that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 A Levite likewise came down to the place and saw him, and passed by on the other side [of the road].
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled along, came down to where he was; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity and sympathy [for him],
34 And went to him and dressed his wounds, pouring on [them] oil and wine. Then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
35 And the next day he took out two denarii [two day’s wages] and gave [them] to the innkeeper, saying, Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I [myself] will repay you when I return.
36 Which of these three do you think proved himself a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?
37 He answered, The one who showed pity and mercy to him. And Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise.