The Poor and Oppressed

From The City of God by Saint Augustine
God hears the cry of the poor and oppressed, defends the widow and fatherless, and requires His people to act justly and care for the marginalized.
Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord.

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James 1:27

Pure religion: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction.

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Isaiah 1:17

Seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

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Matthew 25:34-40

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these... ye have done it unto me.

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Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker.

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Deuteronomy 15:7-11

Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor.

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Psalm 82:3-4

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

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Proverbs 31:8-9

Open thy mouth for the dumb... plead the cause of the poor and needy.

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