Before James exhorts us to meet the needs of the poor, he is careful to remind us of the tremendous value God places on every human being, regardless of any distinguishing features upon which we prefer to to focus. While God shows special concern for the poor, we often don't. James wants us to not merely meet the needs of the poor but to develop the same heart for the poor that God has for the poor.
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