Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, widows are often highlighted as a vulnerable group deserving of special care and protection. The Scriptures consistently emphasize God's concern for widows, urging His people to uphold justice and provide for their needs. However, the Bible also warns against the wickedness of those who reject the cause of widows, highlighting this as a grievous sin.The Old Testament frequently addresses the mistreatment of widows as a sign of societal corruption and moral decay. In Isaiah 1:23 , the prophet condemns the leaders of Israel, saying, "Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless, and the widow’s case does not come before them." This passage underscores the failure of the wicked to advocate for widows, equating their neglect with a broader pattern of injustice and corruption. Similarly, in Jeremiah 5:28 , the prophet laments the state of the people, "They have grown fat and sleek. Their evil deeds have no limit. They do not plead the case of the fatherless to win it, and they do not defend the rights of the poor." Here, the failure to defend widows is part of a larger indictment against those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain. The Psalms also reflect God's heart for widows and His judgment against those who oppress them. Psalm 94:6 states, "They kill the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless." This verse portrays the extreme wickedness of those who not only neglect but actively harm widows, highlighting the severity of such actions in the eyes of God. In the New Testament, the theme continues with a call to pure and undefiled religion, which includes caring for widows. James 1:27 declares, "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." This passage reinforces the idea that true faith is demonstrated through action, particularly in supporting those who are most vulnerable. The rejection of the cause of widows is thus portrayed in Scripture as a profound moral failing, indicative of a heart far from God. The biblical narrative consistently calls for justice, compassion, and active support for widows, reflecting God's own character and His desire for His people to mirror His love and righteousness in their communities. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 1:23Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loves gifts, and follows after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Concerning Widows. 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