
Poverty And Government
The Book of Proverbs. Part 4. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8–9) The Book of Proverbs commends giving money to help a poor man in a crisis. It also makes it clear that God hates us ignoring the plight of the poor: “He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.” (Prov 28:27). How