Thematic Bible: To the merciful


Thematic Bible




You must actively help the hungry and feed the oppressed. Then your light will dispel the darkness, and your darkness will be transformed into noonday. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, Humanethics, socialNoonAfflicted, Duty To ThemBenevolenceAlmsgivingAltruismCharityLight Of God's PeopleFeeding The Poorhunger





And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.' Verse ConceptsSocial JusticeCaring For OthersUnion With Christ, Significance OfRelationshipsLove Towards Christ, Shown ByBrotherhoodCaringChrist Telling The TruthChrist's True FamilyOther Unimportant PeopleTreating Others

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged." Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble. Verse ConceptsUnkindnessGood ReboundingHurt


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