Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate; for the Lord will plead their cause and despoil of life those who despoil them. Proverbs 22:22, 23
Lord ….reading this makes me wonder what it was like in Solomon’s day to be poor. Over and over he warns his son to help the poor and down trodden. Solomon also warns that if you don’t work You don’t eat. Therefore I have to assume he is talking about the poor that are unable to work and those that work but can’t make enough to survive. Certainly they are the ones that we need to help even today. It is so sad to see those that would love to work but are stopped because of health issues. Those are the ones that sat at the gate in Solomon’s time and begged..
Solomon had a desire to please You and he knew by reaching out to them it was pleasing to You. Oh to be like Solomon Lord and help those that need help. Thank You for guiding us to each person You want to use us to bless by helping.
Thank You Lord.
Amen
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