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Romans 12:13
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
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Job 22:7
You must have refused water for the thirsty and food for the hungry.
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1 John 3 17
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion— how can God’s love be in that person?
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Job 29:12-16
For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help.I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.I was a father to the poor and assisted strangers who needed help.
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Acts 4:32
All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.
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Ezekiel 18:7
He is a merciful creditor, not keeping the items given as security by poor debtors. He does not rob the poor but instead gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy.
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Deuteronomy 15:11
There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.
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Ezekiel 18:16
He does not exploit the poor, but instead is fair to debtors and does not rob them. He gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy.
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Deuteronomy 15:14
Give him a generous farewell gift from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. Share with him some of the bounty with which the Lord your God has blessed you.
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John 13:29
Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.
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Luke 11:41
So clean the inside by giving gifts to the poor, and you will be clean all over.
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Nehemiah 8:10
And Nehemiah continued,“ Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
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James 1:27
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.