1 Timothy 6:18

Instructions To The Rich

¹⁷ Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; ¹⁸ That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; ¹⁹ Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Be Ready

Do Good

Good Deeds

Good Works

Rich in Good Works

Show Kindness

What is Good

Take Pleasure In

Romans 12:8

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:13

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Luke 12:21

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

If there shall be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD the God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother:

2 Chronicles 24:16

And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both towards God, and towards his house.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Psalm 112:9

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

Proverbs 11:24-25

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Isaiah 32:8

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou shouldst bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou shouldst cover him; and that thou shouldst not hide thyself from thy own flesh?

Luke 6:33-35

And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

Luke 14:12-14

Then said he also to him that invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

Acts 2:44-45

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

Acts 4:34-37

Neither was there any among them that was in want: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

Acts 10:38

That God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.

Acts 11:29

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.

1 Corinthians 16:2

Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

But this I say, He who soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he who soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully.

Galatians 6:10

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.

Philippians 4:18-19

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Titus 2:14

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

James 2:5

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

1 Peter 3:11

Let him shun evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it.

1 John 3:17

But he who hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.