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Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Romans 12:8
he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Luke 12:21
“ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
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Titus 2:14
who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
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Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
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2 Corinthians 8 9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
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1 John 3 17
But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
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Romans 12:13
distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
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Philippians 4:18-19
Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
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2 Corinthians 8 12
For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.
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1 Timothy 5 10
well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
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Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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Acts 2:44-45
Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
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2 Corinthians 9 6-2 Corinthians 9 15
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.As it is written:“ He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men,and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you.Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
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2 Corinthians 8 1-2 Corinthians 8 2
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.
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1 Corinthians 16 2
On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
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Acts 9:36
At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
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Psalms 37:3
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
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3 John 1 11
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1 Peter 3 11
They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. (niv)
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Psalms 112:9
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. (niv)
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Luke 14:12-14
Then Jesus said to his host,“ When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid.But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (niv)
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Proverbs 11:24-25
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (niv)
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Luke 6:33-35
And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. (niv)
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Acts 11:29
The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. (niv)
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Isaiah 58:7
Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? (niv)
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Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought:“ The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. They may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. (niv)
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Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. (niv)
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Isaiah 32:8
But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. (niv)
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Acts 4:34-37
that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the salesand put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas( which means“ son of encouragement”),sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. (niv)
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2 Chronicles 24 16
He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the good he had done in Israel for God and his temple. (niv)