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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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 3:17
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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?
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- 3:17 Greek sees his brother.
Romans 12:8
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8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
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Psalm 37:3
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3 Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Titus 3:8
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8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
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Titus 2:14
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14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
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Luke 12:21
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21 “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
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Philippians 4:18-19
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18 At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
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Galatians 6:10
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10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
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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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1 Timothy 5:10
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10 She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly?[a] Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
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- 5:10 Greek and washed the feet of God’s holy people?
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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