•James 2:17 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
•Deuteronomy 15:11 11 For the poor will never cease from the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.’
•James 2:5 5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosenthe poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
•Luke 6:20 20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
•Psalms 49:21 Blessed is he who considers the poor;
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble..
•Proverbs 22:9 9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed,
For he gives of his bread to the poor.