Thematic Bible: Benevolence, the duty of
Thematic Bible
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, divineFellowship, Among Believersethics, incentives towardsGiving To OthersAcceptance, Of WorshipAlms, Good DeedsGood WorksGrace, In Human RelationshipsIndividualismParticipation, In ChristNeglecting PeoplePleasing GodPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesServing PeopleGenerosity
In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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.
Verse Concepts
LiberalityGiving, Of TimeAdoption, descriptions ofFamily, Showing God's RelationshipFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsethics, personalChristiansBelieversMoney, Stewardship OfOpportunities, In LifePoverty, Attitudes TowardsPresent, TheWasteWatchfulness, Of BelieversWorldlinessGenerosity, Used TowardsSaints, Care For The PoorBrotherly LoveCaringCaring For Others
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
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."
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Moses injunction
"When a fellow Hebrew male or female slave is sold to you and serves you for six years, then in the seventh year you are to set them free. But when you set them free, don't send them away empty-handed. Provide for them liberally from your flock, threshing floor, and wine vat. As the LORD your God has blessed you, so give to them.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Related Topics
- Alms, Good Deeds
- Almsgiving
- Altruism
- Attitudes, to other people
- Beggars
- Benevolence
- Bread
- Charity
- Clothing The Needy
- Do Good!
- Feeding The Poor
- Fellowship, Among Believers
- Generosity, Used Towards
- Giving