"Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter; when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of The Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and The Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I ... The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs ..." Isaiah 58:7-11 (NIV)
The Prophet Isaiah was to tell the people that God was displeased with their behavior. Their fasting and praying was only half-hearted. They were merely "just going through the motions" and their appearance of righteousness was only a pretense. God wants genuine humility including acting humanely toward those in need.
We need to be sincere, honest, and truthful when we pray and worship. We also need to act more humanely towards our fellow man, especially those in need. We will be blessed if we are a blessing to others who are in need.
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