What does the Bible say about being poor and needy?
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The Bible describes all people as poor and needy in both objective and spiritual senses, emphasizing their dependence on God's grace.
In Scripture, being poor and needy refers to the inherent condition of humanity due to sin. As stated in Psalm 86:1, the psalmist calls upon God, recognizing his own poverty and neediness. This recognition highlights our spiritual bankruptcy before God, acknowledging that we have nothing to offer Him and are entirely reliant on His grace for salvation. Furthermore, passages such as Romans 3:23 affirm that 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,' further illustrating our need for God's intervention in our lives. God's nature as the giver is central to this concept; He delights in the humble and contrite heart, as evidenced in Isaiah 66:2.
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