Thematic Bible: Give to
Thematic Bible
The poor » Give to » Liberally
Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.
Then the Levites (because they have no allotment or inheritance with you), the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows of your villages may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work you do.
There will never cease to be some poor people in the land; therefore, I am commanding you to make sure you open your hand to your fellow Israelites who are needy and poor in your land.
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.
Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.
You must by all means lend to him and not be upset by doing it, for because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you attempt.
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
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
The poor » Give to » Pray for
Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal! Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!
Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!
The poor » Give to » Without ostentation
"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
Verse Concepts
Praying QuietlyAlms, Good DeedsAttention SeekersAffirmative ActionSermon On The MountGiving, Advice OnSaints, Care For The PoorBeing Seen By ManTaking HeedNo RewardOur Father In HeavenSeeing PeoplePraying Behind Closed DoorsRighteousnessExamples of secret prayerRewardlosing a loved oneHypocrisyBeing A Good Father