Christians have a responsibility to learn about poverty. The Bible is packed with scripture pronouncing God’s mandate for justice. The New Testament is filled with stories demonstrating Jesus’ heart for the poor.

Eleven-year-old Feifei, a sponsored child, enjoys going to school.

When it comes to what concerns the heart of God, the Scriptures are clear. God is particularly concerned with the people, made in His image, who do not have the opportunity to live a full life.

As Christians it is imperative to align with God’s will. With so much of Scripture concerned with matters of mercy and justice it is important that the Church is too.

Here are some ways to learn more:

• Read through the Reflections of Christian leaders on faith and poverty.
• Download a Bible study series and run it in your small group.
• Discover more about the issues surrounding poverty by visiting World Vision Connect.
• Download these prayer points and get a snapshot of the work of World Vision around the world.
• Download audio files and listen to leading Christian voices on themes of poverty.
• Sign up to the Evoke Faith in action e-newsletter and receive regular inspiration and action points on faith, poverty and justice delivered to your inbox.