"Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble." -- Psalm 41:1

"Jesus said to him, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come follow me'" -- Matthew 19:21 

I should not have to quote Matthew 25:31-46, which says that helping the poor is necessary for salvation.