Proverbs 14:21-23 (ESV)
21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner,
but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?
Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
Every single human bears the image of God and is important to him. Those who reject and despise the unfortunate around them, withholding mercy, kindness, and even generosity when it is in their power to help, displease the Lord. But God is with the woman who is gracious toward the oppressed. Those who walk on the path of wisdom, doing good to others and obeying the Lord, will be blessed. But those who seek to further harm the hurting around them are not on the path of the wise. Do you look down upon or try to distance yourself from the people around you who are poor, unattractive, or just less desirable? Remember, God cares about all of humanity. Make sure you treat every person you encounter with dignity and respect, speaking truth to them in love. May each soul whose path you cross today feel as though in spending time with you, she has spent time with Jesus.