“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27
Bible Verses About Serving Widows And Orphans
Our Call to Care for the Vulnerable
As believers, we are called to show compassion and care for those who cannot fend for themselves. This includes widows and orphans, who are often marginalized in society. We understand that our responsibility to help these individuals reflects our relationship with God. By caring for the most vulnerable, we honor God’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Our efforts to serve widows and orphans not only uplift them, but we also uplift ourselves spiritually as we follow the heart of Christ in our actions.
Mark 12:31
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31
Proverbs 31:8-9
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor