Christian Reflection and Prayer

“If you lend money to one of my people among you who i
s needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no
interest.” — Exodus 22:25

A wealthy person may have every material and physical
thing, but there is more to be had in the spiritual realm.
The poor help the wealthy by giving them the opportunity
to serve the Lord and earn great rewards from above. As
it says in Proverbs, “The generous will themselves be
blessed, for they share their food with the poor” (22:9).

So next time someone asks you for help, or you spot
someone in need, remember they represent precious,
holy souls. God calls them “My people.” If they are His
people, surely they should be “our people” as well, and
we should treat them with dignity, respect, compassion,
and love.

With prayers for shalom, peace,
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

(excerpts taken from Holy Land Moments)