What good does your pretense do you?

That someone is poor is not a reason to judge but an opportunity for those who are able to supply their needs. 


I didn't request your opinion on how I or anyone else might get into your 'heaven', 

I spoke to how those claiming to be Christians should behave here on earth.

You presumed that should be, as you said, 'up to Jesus'.

Well, if it's up to Jesus, think about what he said already on the subject.

It's pretty clear, and I gave you references.

Need more?  Jesus told you that He may be found in all the Scriptures. Proverbs is part of “the word of Christ,” through which He reveals Himself

As Proverbs 14:31 says, “He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.” 


“Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.” Proverbs 22:16


Remembering the needy is honoring to God, and it helps open the door for gospel proclamation (Matthew 5:16).