13+-+what+the+Bible+has+to+say+about+poverty

The bible clearly states that every one is equal in right/ every sense. It teaches that the craving for wealth and possessions can lead us into all kinds of temptation. In doing so you are going to be letting down your family and friends, by not giving them the love and support that they need. All of the following quotes from the Bible support the fact the in the eyes of God there should be no poverty as human kind must learn to help each other and to get over the greed that may over come so many of us.


 * Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.** (NIV, Proverbs 23:4-5)


 * What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?** (NIV, Matthew 16:26)


 * If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?** (NIV, 1 John 3:17)


 * Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.** (NIV, 1 Timothy 6:17-19)


 * The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.** (NIV, Proverbs 11:1)


 * He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil-- this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and water will not fail him.** (NIV, Isaiah 33:15-16)

As you can see the Bible does not agree with the consept of poverty, it states that all humanity is equal. The Bible looks down on poverty with a distaining eye.

( Bible quotes taken from http://www.twopaths.com/faq_money.htm )