This Proverb says, “The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, the wicked does not understand such concern.” What are the rights of the poor? America’s Declaration of Independence succinctly stated the rights of all people by the following statement: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Sometimes government policies impede these rights, especially among the poor people. A good example of this is government policies that drive up consumer prices. We see this today with the rampant inflation caused directly by foolish government policies. Food prices are skyrocketing, and the poor people cannot afford the basic necessities of life: food and shelter.
Unfortunately, those of us who are secure financially give little thought to those who are less fortunate. However, as this Proverb indicates, we should be concerned. Especially, if we want to live rightly before God. We need to be directly involved in finding solutions that help the poor to succeed to secure their rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
How can we help? We can help through local charities. We can really help by supporting candidates for office that will support non-inflationary policies and laws. At the very least, our awareness and concern for the poor should increase. In so doing, we will please God as we pursue living rightly before Him.
