Thematic Bible: Examples of systematic
Thematic Bible
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
"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.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. You have received without payment, so give without payment.
Give, and it will be given to you. A large quantity, pressed together, shaken down, and running over will be put into your lap, because you'll be evaluated by the same standard with which you evaluate others."
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Scriptural rules for giving
but each one must appear with his own gift, proportional to the blessing that the LORD your God has given you."
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Regularly, every week
After the Sabbath ends, each of you should set aside and save something from your surplus in proportion to what you have, so that no collections will have to be made when I arrive.
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Cheerfully
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » With simplicity
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Without ostentation
But when you give to the poor, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,