Helping
Heaven helps those who help themselves. (Aesop’s Fables)
That seems like a worthy observation, doesn’t it? We would really prefer to work with someone who needs help and is willing to work hard with us. But sincere charity may move more toward those who cannot help themselves, even they might want to. That’s where “heaven” comes in. God is intent on helping the helpless, and he encourages his followers to do the same.
If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord (Proverbs 19:17).
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27).