14 Bible Verses about Saints, Care For The Poor
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He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
He answered them, "The person who has two coats must share with the one who doesn't have any, and the person who has food must do the same."
Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness. I am not commanding you but testing the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others.
The only thing they asked us to do was to remember the destitute, the very thing I was eager to do.
You must certainly give to him and not feel regret for doing so. Because of this, the LORD your God will bless all your works and everything you do.
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
so the descendants of Levi who have no tribal allotment as you do foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your cities may come, eat, and be satisfied. That way, the LORD your God shall bless you in everything you do."
Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need.
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people in order to be noticed by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.
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