Psalm 112:9
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9 They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.
Psalm 75:10
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10 For God says, “I will break the strength of the wicked,
but I will increase the power of the godly.”
Hebrews 13:16
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16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
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1 John 3:16-18
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16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister[a] in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
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- 3:17 Greek sees his brother.
James 2:15-16
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15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?
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Hebrews 6:10
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10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,[a] as you still do.
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- 6:10 Greek for God’s holy people.
Psalm 92:10
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10 But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.
You have anointed me with the finest oil.
Revelation 22:11
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11 Let the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.”
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1 Timothy 6:18
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18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
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Romans 12:13
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13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
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2 Corinthians 8:9
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9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.
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Acts 20:35
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35 And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
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John 13:29
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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 14:12-14
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12 Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. 13 Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14 Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
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Mark 14:7
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7 You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me.
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Isaiah 58:10
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10 Feed the hungry,
and help those in trouble.
Then your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
Isaiah 58:7
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7 Share your food with the hungry,
and give shelter to the homeless.
Give clothes to those who need them,
and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
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6 Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
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The Uncertainties of Life
11 Send your grain across the seas,
and in time, profits will flow back to you.[a]
2 But divide your investments among many places,[b]
for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.
Proverbs 11:24-25
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24 Give freely and become more wealthy;
be stingy and lose everything.
25 The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Psalm 112:3
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3 They themselves will be wealthy,
and their good deeds will last forever.
1 Samuel 2:30
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30 “Therefore, the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi[a] would always be my priests. But I will honor those who honor me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me.
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- 2:30 Hebrew that your house and your father’s house.
1 Samuel 2:1
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Hannah’s Prayer of Praise
2 Then Hannah prayed:
“My heart rejoices in the Lord!
The Lord has made me strong.[a]
Now I have an answer for my enemies;
I rejoice because you rescued me.
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- 2:1 Hebrew has exalted my horn.
Deuteronomy 24:13
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13 Return the cloak to its owner by sunset so he can stay warm through the night and bless you, and the Lord your God will count you as righteous.
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Acts 4:35
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35 and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
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