Long, 12, collects clean water from a well dug with assistance from World Vision.

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.

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.

The following Faith in action resources have been developed to help you and your church become more informed about God’s mandate for mercy and justice:

• Reflections of Christian leaders on faith and poverty.
• Small Group study material designed to engage small groups on the subjects of mercy and justice.
• Audio downloads of leading Christian voices speaking on themes of poverty.
• Prayer points relating to the work of World Vision around the globe to fight 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.