Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
James 1:9-10
But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?