Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Benevolence » The duty of » Encouragement to
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
Azariah replied, "Since they began to bring their gifts into the LORD's Temple, we have eaten and have been satisfied. Now we still have plenty left, because the LORD has blessed his people so that we have all of this left over."
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.
"Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse that there may be food in my house. So put me to the test in this right now," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and see if I won't throw open the windows of heaven for you and pour out on you blessing without measure.
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."
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Because if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
The LORD will uphold him even on his sickbed; you will transform his bed of illness into health.
"How blessed are those who are merciful, because it is they who will receive mercy!
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
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."
The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
Goodness » Good people
The faithless one will pay for his behavior, but a good man will be rewarded for his.
A good person brings good things out of a good treasure house, and an evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure house.
"A good tree doesn't produce rotten fruit, and a rotten tree doesn't produce good fruit, because every tree is known by its own fruit. People don't gather figs from thorny plants or pick grapes from a thorn bush. A good person produces good from the good treasure of his heart, and an evil person produces evil from an evil treasure, because the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart."
The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.
Just as the Father has life in himself, so also he has granted the Son to have life in himself, and he has given him authority to judge, because he is the Son of Man. Don't be amazed at this, because the time is approaching when everyone in their graves will hear the Son of Man's voice read more.
and will come out those who have done what is good to the resurrection that leads to life, and those who have practiced what is evil to the resurrection that ends in condemnation.
and will come out those who have done what is good to the resurrection that leads to life, and those who have practiced what is evil to the resurrection that ends in condemnation.
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way.
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The person who does what is good is from God. The person who does what is evil has never seen God.
But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who practices doing good, initially for Jews but also for Greeks as well,
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness. He will never be shaken; the one who is just will always be remembered. He need not fear a bad report, for his heart is unshaken, since he trusts in the LORD. read more.
His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.
The only worthwhile thing for a human being is to eat, drink, and enjoy life's goodness that he finds in what he accomplishes. This, I observed, is also from the hand of God himself, for who can eat or enjoy life apart from him? After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.
Honor » Who has honor
Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.
Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love finds life, righteousness, and honor.
LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! You set your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies you have established strength on account of your adversaries, in order to silence the enemy and vengeful foe. When I look at the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you established read more.
what is man that you take notice of him, or the son of man that you pay attention to him? You made him a little less than divine, but you crowned him with glory and honor.
what is man that you take notice of him, or the son of man that you pay attention to him? You made him a little less than divine, but you crowned him with glory and honor.
But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who practices doing good, initially for Jews but also for Greeks as well,
He will never be shaken; the one who is just will always be remembered. He need not fear a bad report, for his heart is unshaken, since he trusts in the LORD. His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. read more.
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
You already have all you want! You have already become rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you really were kings so that we could be kings with you! For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display in last place, like men condemned to death. We have become a spectacle for the world, for angels, and for people to stare at. We are fools for the Messiah's sake, but you are wise in the Messiah. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
Liberality » Promises to
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.
Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it. Apportion what you have into seven, or even eight parts, because you don't know what disaster might befall the land.
Liberality » Characteristic of saints
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
"If your relative becomes so poor that he is indebted to you, then you are to support him. You are to let him live with you just like the resident alien and the traveler.
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsAcceptance, divineAbsent FathersExploitationsCompassion, Examples OfCommitment, to the worldethics, socialethics, incentives towardsBlamelessness, In Christian LivingdiscouragementAcceptance, Of WorshipBereaved, Care ForSocial JusticeHoliness, Worldly SeparationHonorOrphansRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPoverty, Attitudes Towards
Purity, Moral And SpiritualReligionSensitivityShepherds, As Church LeaderSociety, Positive Aspects OfWidowsTrue ReligionAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InWidows, Should BeCares Of This WorldFaultlessnessCaring For OthersVisiting Of The SickActive LifestylesAge DiscriminationPeople Helping OrphansThe FatherGod Caring For Orphans
I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
Righteousness » Of saints endures forever
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.