01. The Law
"Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him." Honoring God is linked to honoring the vulnerable.
"Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker."
02. The Mechanics
The mechanic is Reflection. Every human bears the Imago Dei. Mistreating the poor is spitting on God's photo. True honor sees royal dignity beneath rags.
03. The Application
Do you treat the waiter like your boss? Honoring the needy is honoring God personally. Spirituality is tested in the street, not the temple.