Edwin Ogenio- Defending the Poor, Continues

Edwin Ogenio: “Let me now show you, from a biblical standpoint, how I came to this conclusion and what God says about those who are poor”

The prophet Isaiah prophesied the following about Jesus Christ the Messiah:

He will never judge by appearance, false evidence, or hearsay. He will defend the poor and the exploited. Isa 11:3-4 NLT

These verses clearly explain Jesus’ attitude toward the poor:

Jesus went over to the collection box in the Temple and sat and watch-ed as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two pennies. He called his disciples to him and said, “I assure you, this poor widow has given more than all the others have given. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has. Mark 12:41-44 NLT

Note here, that Jesus did condemn this woman for being poor, or teach her the “ten keys” for unlocking divine prosperity in her life, so she would become a “better” giver. But instead Jesus praised and honored this poor widow for her generous gift, even though it was by far the smallest. That is why it also says in the book of James:

Christians who are poor should be glad, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should be glad, for God has humbled them. They will fade away like a flower in the field. The hot sun rises and dries up the grass; the flower withers, and its beauty fades away. So also, wealthy people will fade away with all of their achievements.
James 1:9-11 NLT

“In other words, the poor Christian should be glad that riches do not mean anything to God, otherwise the poor will be considered unworthy. In the same way, the rich should be glad too, because again, money doesn’t mean anything to God and money is easily lost. Instead, we need to pursue true spiritual wealth!” says Edwin Ogenio.

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