Thematic Bible: Benevolence, the duty of
Thematic Bible
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, 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
By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong 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 to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out -- a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
John answered them, "The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise."
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Moses injunction
If your fellow Hebrew -- whether male or female -- is sold to you and serves you for six years, then in the seventh year you must let that servant go free. If you set them free, you must not send them away empty-handed. You must supply them generously from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress -- as the Lord your God has blessed you, you must give to them.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on 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