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Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So whenever you give to the poor, don't sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. I assure you: They've got their reward! But when you give to the poor, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, read more.
so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Isn't the fast I choose: To break the chains of wickedness, to untie the ropes of the yoke, to set the oppressed free, and to tear off every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and to not ignore your own flesh [and blood]?
“If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among you, you are to support him as a foreigner or temporary resident, so that he can continue to live among you.
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"At the end of [every] three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and store [it] within your gates. Then the Levite, who has no portion or inheritance among you, the foreign resident, fatherless, and widow within your gates may come, eat, and be satisfied. And the Lord your God will bless you in all the work of your hands that you do.
"If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your gates in the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him enough for whatever need he has. Be careful that there isn't this wicked thought in your heart, 'The seventh year, the year of canceling debts, is near,' and you are stingy toward your poor brother and give him [nothing]. He will cry out to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty. read more.
Give to him, and don't have a stingy heart when you give, and because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you do. For there will never cease to be poor people in the land; that is why I am commanding you, 'You must willingly open your hand to your afflicted and poor brother in your land.'
Give to him, and don't have a stingy heart when you give, and because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you do. For there will never cease to be poor people in the land; that is why I am commanding you, 'You must willingly open your hand to your afflicted and poor brother in your land.'
giving, with generosity;
leading,
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not an extortion. Remember this: the person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each person should do as he has decided in his heart-not out of regret or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.
They asked only that we would remember the poor, which I made every effort to do.
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Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
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If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?
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Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
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In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
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Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Good » Works encouraged » Enriched life
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Liberality » Exhortations to
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
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He replied to them, “The one who has two shirts must share with someone who has none, and the one who has food must do the same.”
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Now about the collection for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.
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Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
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In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
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Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
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Wealth » What the rich should do
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Works » Good » Servants should exhort to
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.
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Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
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Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.
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Works, good » Ministers should » Exhort to
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
Works, good » Encouraged » Enriched life
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Works, good » Saints » Should be rich in
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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