The homeless face untold hardships every day. Without a warm, stable shelter, they are exposed to the harsh elements, struggle to find consistent meals, and often lack access to basic healthcare and hygiene facilities.
As they navigate the uncertainties of each day with limited support, the homeless endure ongoing suffering that impacts every aspect of their lives.
As Christians, helping the homeless is a profound expression of our faith and compassion. The Bible instructs and encourages us to extend our helping hands to them, emphasizing that in doing so, we serve not just individuals but Christ himself.
15 Bible Verses About Helping the Homeless
These Bible verses highlight the importance of helping the homeless, reminding us that our actions can bring light to those in the darkest circumstances.
1. “Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor. Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your own relatives.”- Isaiah 58:7, NIV
2. “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.- 1 John 3:17, NIV
3. “Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2, GNT
4. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2, NKJV
5. “You shall freely and generously give to him, and your heart shall not be resentful when you give to him, because for this [generous] thing the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings. For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor in your land.” – Deuteronomy 15:10-11, AMP
6. “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” –Philippians 2:4, AMP
7. “If in any of the towns in the land that the Lord your God is giving you there are Israelites in need, then do not be selfish and refuse to help them. Instead, be generous and lend them as much as they need.” – Deuteronomy 15:7-8
8. “And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” – Luke 3:10-11, ESV
9. “If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.” –Leviticus 25:35, NIV
10. ‘The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.” Proverbs 29:7, AMP
11. “And if you offer yourself to [assist] the hungry And satisfy the need of the afflicted, Then your light will rise in darkness, And your gloom will become like midday.” – Isaiah 58:10, AMP
12. “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”-Proverbs 11:25, NIV
13. “It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.” –Proverbs 14:2, NIV
14. “Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands—all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.” –Luke 6:38
15. “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” –Romans 12:13
Help the Homeless in Ukraine
As you reflect on these verses, let the call to help the homeless resonate deeply in your heart, especially for those in regions like Ukraine, where many face displacement and hardship.
Transform Ukraine is actively involved in providing longer-term housing solutions to the people who have been displaced from their homes due to the conflicts in Ukraine.
Our project is beyond a response to housing needs; it is also a vision for long-term stability and community rebuilding. Your donation to help the homeless in Ukraine will go a long way in fostering this vision and restoring lost hope, joy, and warmth in the hearts of those who have been displaced.
Visit Rebuild Ukraine for more information on how you can help us provide homes for the homeless.
Also read: Providing Affordable Housing for Refugees
What Does the Bible Say About Refugees
How to Help the Homeless
30 Bible Verses About Helping Others In Need
