Proverbs - Our Attitude Towards the Poor

Proverbs 17:5

                                                                     

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

We can grow weary of the demands around us.  People in need are always there.  The poor we will always have with us.  We must never be glad at the calamities in a poor person’s life even if it is their own fault.  The Lord takes this very seriously and we must not slip into this.  Many times due to an addiction or laziness people may find themselves in need.  It is not our place to mock them but instruct them and look to their Maker to rescue them from such patterns.  Others find themselves in need due to health issues or even being a victim of someone’s selfish gain.  When we meet someone in need let us be cautious in our response.  Let us be sympathetic to their plight regardless of the cause and ask the Lord what our part is.  Let us never be high minded but humble and know that their Maker is watching out for them.