1 Timothy 6:18

Instructions To The Rich

¹⁷ Charge the rich of this world not to be supercilious, and not to fix their hopes on so uncertain a thing as riches but on the living God who richly provides us with all the enjoyments of life; ¹⁸ tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous, ¹⁹ amassing right good treasure for themselves in the world to come, in order to secure the life which is life indeed.

Be Ready

Do Good

Good Deeds

Good Works

Rich in Good Works

Show Kindness

What is Good

Take Pleasure In

Romans 12:8

the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.

Romans 12:13

contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.

1 Timothy 5:10

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.

Luke 12:21

So fares the man who lays up treasure for himself instead of gaining the riches of God."

Titus 3:8

It is a sure saying. I want you to insist on this, that those who have faith in God must profess honest occupations. Such counsels are right and good for men.

Luke 6:33-35

If you help only those who help you, what merit is that to you? Why, even sinful men do that.

Luke 14:12-14

He also said to his host, "When you give a dinner or supper, do not ask your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbours, in case they invite you back again and you get repaid.

Acts 2:44-45

The believers all kept together; they shared all they had with one another,

Acts 4:34-37

There was not a needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale,

Acts 9:36

At Joppa there was a disciple called Tabitha (which may be translated Dorcas, or 'Gazelle'), a woman whose life was full of good actions and of charitable practices.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples put aside money, as each of them was able to afford it, for a contribution to be sent to the brothers in Judaea.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week let each of you put aside a sum from his weekly gains, so that the money may not have to be collected when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Now, brothers, I have to tell you about the grace God has given to the churches of Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:9

(You know how gracious our Lord Jesus Christ was; rich though he was, he became poor for the sake of you, that by his poverty you might be rich.)

2 Corinthians 8:12

If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Mark this: he who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows generously will reap a generous harvest.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men and in particular to the household of the faith.

Philippians 4:18-19

Your debt to me is fully paid and more than paid! I am amply supplied with what you have sent by Epaphroditus, a fragrant perfume, the sort of sacrifice that God approves and welcomes.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself up for us to redeem us from all iniquity and secure himself a clean people with a zest for good works.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 3:11

let him shun wrong and do right, let him seek peace and make peace his aim.

1 John 3:17

But whoever possesses this world's goods, and notices his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how can love to God remain in him?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but good; he who does good belongs to God, he who does evil has never seen God.