If you find yourself wondering what the Bible says about feeding the hungry, then this content is for you. Today I will be sharing impactful Bible verses that provide clarity around what God calls us to do for those in need. By diving into Scripture, we can better understand our responsibility as followers of Christ to care for our hungry brothers and sisters. My hope is that these passages will give you biblical guidance and motivation to serve.
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Introductions
Dear friends, Feeding the hungry is a vital part of living out our faith. As followers of Christ, we are called to generously care for those in need around us. There are many examples throughout Scripture that demonstrate God’s heart for the hungry and oppressed.
In the Old Testament, prophets consistently preached against those who had abundance but did not share with the poor and famished. They made clear that ignoring the basic needs of others is an affront to God. Jesus expanded on this theme in his teachings, showing deep compassion for the hungry crowds he preached to. He performed miracles by feeding thousands with just a few loaves and fish. After one such miracle, he urged his disciples, “You give them something to eat.”
Scripture says when we feed the hungry, we are feeding Christ himself. And Christ promises that serving “the least of these” is the same as serving him. He assures us that caring for others in need is central to living out our values as Christians. There are promised blessings for those who give generously and warnings against ignoring the cries of the poor.
Dear friends, now let’s look at the Bible scriptures below that talk more about feeding the hungry.
God Calls Us to Feed the Hungry
Isaiah 58:10
“If thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, thy darkness be as the noon day”
Proverbs 22:9
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor”
Matthew 25:35
“For I was an hungred, ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, ye took me in”
Deuteronomy 15:11
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, to thy needy, in thy land”
Blessings for Those Who Feed the Hungry
Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; that which he hath given will he pay him again”
Luke 14:13-14
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: Thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just”
Matthew 10:42
“Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward”
Do Not Turn Away from Someone in Need
Matthew 5:42
“Give to him that asketh thee, from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away”
Proverbs 28:27
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse”
Luke 3:11
“He answereth saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; he that hath meat, let him do likewise”
We Will Be Judged on How We Treat the Hungry
Matthew 25:40
“The King shall answer say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”
James 2:15-16
“If a brother or sister be naked, destitute of daily food, One of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?”
Overcoming Excuses Not to Help
Proverbs 3:27-28
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, come again, to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee”
1 John 3:18
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed in truth”
Practical Ways You Can Feed the Hungry
Philippians 2:4
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”
Proverbs 14:21
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he”
Romans 12:13
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality”
God is truly great to be fear
I am truely encouraged God bless you
I’m so pleased it helped you Keshma. Bless you too.