A central theme of scripture is God’s care for the vulnerable. Through verbs like love, protect, give and nurture, God’s heart for the poor is shown. God’s people are repeatedly exhorted to reflect a similar care and concern.
Isaiah 58:6-7 (NIV) says:
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?”."
The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his spirit. He has chosen me and sent me to bring good news to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to announce release to captives and freedom to those in prison....
