The Good News is…Protection and Care for the Vulnerable

"Today’s verses are just 9 of the 2,000+ verses in scripture that speak to caring and protecting the vulnerable, particularly the poor and under-served, under resourced. Themes of poverty and justice are deeply woven into Biblical teachings and into the life and ministry of Jesus. Consistently and repeatedly, across the Old and New Testaments, our faith calls for compassion, for fairness, and for a collective responsibility to care for the vulnerable and oppressed. Not to have pity on them saying “that’s too bad.” Not to shun or judge them and say, “if they would only work harder.” Not to ignore them or pretend we don’t see them because if we don’t see them that means they don’t exist. Not to lament them in prayer, asking God to meet their needs. Not any of those passive things. Our faith calls us to act: to care and protect the Vulnerable."