“Let us not simply have the recipient in view in showing generosity…but consider who it is who takes as his the kindnesses shown to the poor person and who promises recompense for favors done; and thus let us direct our attention to him while showing all zeal in making offerings with complete enthusiasm…”
The King will reply, ‘Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40
John Chrysostom (349-407) in Homilies on Genesis 34.8. FC 82:294. ACCS1.2C.276.