Thematic Bible: Benevolence, the duty of
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
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But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
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So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
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Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
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He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise."
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
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Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Moses injunction
If your brother, a Hebrew man, or a Hebrew woman, is sold to you, and serves you six years; then in the seventh year you shall let him go free from you. When you let him go free from you, you shall not let him go empty: you shall furnish him liberally out of your flock, and out of your threshing floor, and out of your winepress; as Yahweh your God has blessed you, you shall give to him.
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The prophet's words
Isn't it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
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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