This will not become a regular feature of DSimmer.com, but I wanted to repost this (originally posted on the blog God's Politics).

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full." - Proverbs 19:17.

If you are looking for some related dialogue regarding the above verse, consider reading Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback's comments at Beliefnet. It is eye-opening, and encouraging, to hear this coming from a politician.