Thematic Bible: Scriptural rules for
Thematic Bible
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
[In response to this prediction], the disciples decided to send as much relief as they could to help the brothers living in Judea.
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For if the eagerness is there, [then] whatever a person has [to give] is acceptable, and not what he does not have.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others' needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.
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Heal sick people, raise people from the dead, restore health to those with infectious skin diseases, and drive out evil spirits. You have received [blessings] freely, [now] give them out freely.
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Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On every first day of the week [i.e., at the regular Sunday assembly] each one of you should set aside and store up [money] in proportion to your income, so that no collections will have to be taken when I come.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
Or, if our gift is encouraging others, we should devote ourselves to encouraging. Or, if our gift is sharing with others, we should do so generously. Or, if our gift is leading others, we should do so diligently. Or, if our gift is showing caring concern for others, we should do it cheerfully.
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Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But when you give money to help poor people, do not allow your left hand to know what your right hand is doing [i.e., do it inconspicuously]
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