Poverty, attitudes towards

The plight of those in need calls for compassionate action of which Jesus Christ is the great example and in which the early church was faithful. Such compassion will be rewarded.

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The treatment of the poor They are not to be neglected Dt 15:7–8 See also Pr 17:5; Ro 12:13; Ga 6:10; Jas 2:15–16; 1 Jn 3:17 They are not to be unjustly treated Ex 23:6 See also Le 25:35–37; Dt 24:14–15; 2 Sa 12:1–4; Job 24:1–4; Pr 22:22; Pr 29:7; Je 22:2–3; Je 22:16; Eze 18:10–13; Am 2:6–7; Zec 7:10;…