“He who gives to the poor lends to God”

“He who gives to the poor lends to God” This proverb comes from the book of Proverbs: “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord” (Proverbs 19:17). This biblical message reveals the true meaning of mercy. Our neighbor is the living image of God, and by helping the needy, we are not simply doing charity, but we are demonstrating our love in action. Father David Gishyan explains how God has hidden Himself in the face of the needy, and how mercy makes a person partaker of the essence of divine love.