Proverbs 3: 27: "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it." Generosity to the poor was a common theme in ancient Near Eastern wisdom. Typical is the following quote from the Egyptian Instructions, but similar sentiments are found in the Babylonian Counsels of Wisdom as well as the Egyptian Ptahhotep and Ankhsheshonqy:
"Do not eat bread while another stands by
Without extending your hand to him."
We need to remember this Scripture. There are many hurting people today. If we can reduce their suffering and we have the means to do so, we should. Do not limit this to money. Perhaps someone needs a friend to talk to, someone to just be with them, and we can all make time for others. We just need to keep it "on the radar."
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