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How does oppressing the poor show contempt for their Maker?



      

Proverbs 14:31

ESV - 31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
Proverbs 14:31 states, "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, / but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." This verse teaches an important biblical principle: our treatment ...

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