Concern for the Poor: A Mark of God’s PeopleOne of the defining marks of God’s faithful people has always been concern for the poor. Nehemiah 5 highlights this as he confronts the oppression of the vulnerable. This wasn’t about an evil group exploiting the poor—it was about everyday people simply looking out for themselves.
Most people don’t wake up thinking, How can I take advantage of the poor today? Instead, they think, How can I do what’s best for me? That mindset, unchecked, creates syst...