Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy 15:11
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For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
About Deuteronomy 15:11
Deuteronomy 15:11 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Caring for the Poor and Poverty in the Bible. Found in the law of Deuteronomy, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
- Proverbs 14:31
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
- Proverbs 22:9
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
- Luke 14:13
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”
- James 2:15
“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”
How to Apply Deuteronomy 15:11
Meditate on Deuteronomy 15:11 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Caring for the Poor applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.