Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honours him has mercy on the poor.
‘He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honours him has mercy on the poor.’ Don’t oppress anyone who struggles; help them in ways that they can benefit from without trying to fix their circumstances, which is God’s first task for anyone who actually trusts in Him and doesn’t rely on others to fix their consequences.
God has always willed for His people to be free from poverty, weakness, and sickness, and enjoy an abundance of good things. All the patriarchs were healthy, wealthy, and wise. Abundant life for body, soul, and spirit is promised every man today in Christ (Matt. 17:20; 21:22; Mark 9:23; 11:22-24; John 10:10; 14:12-15; 15:7, 16; 16:23-26). It is God’s will that all His children prosper and be in health, even as their souls prosper (3Jn. 1:2; Ps. 1:3; 23:1; 34:9-10; 84:11).
‘Maker’ – An ancient title of God found here (17:5; Job 35:10; Isa. 17:7; 51:13; 54:5). It refers to God as Creator of all, whether weak or strong.
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