Caring for the needy is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, as emphasized in the Bible through various teachings and examples. In the book of Proverbs, it is written, "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done" (Proverbs 19:17), highlighting the importance of showing compassion to those in need. The apostle Paul also stresses the significance of caring for the vulnerable in Galatians 2:10, where he recalls the Jerusalem leaders' request to "remember the poor," which he was "eager to do." Additionally, Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-46 underscores the responsibility of believers to care for the needy, as seen in the statement "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40).
K.P. Yohannan shares a poignant experience from a busy street in Bombay, where he encountered a young girl in desperate need, prompting him to reflect on the value of every child in God's eyes. He emphasizes that our response to the marginalized and needy should be rooted in welcoming Jesus, as He i