Thematic Bible: Benevolence, the duty of
Thematic Bible
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
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but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
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my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
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distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.
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therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
sell your possessions and give alms. lay up for yourselves a stock not subject to decay, a treasure in the heavens that will never fail, where no thief can approach, nor moth can spoil.
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give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
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he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Moses injunction
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
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