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1John 3:17
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1 Timothy 6 18-1 Timothy 6 19
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,storing up for themselves a good reserve for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.
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Acts 4:34-5:2
For there was not a needy person among them, because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed for each person’s basic needs.Joseph, a Levite and a Cypriot by birth, the one the apostles called Barnabas, which is translated Son of Encouragement,sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property.However, he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, and brought a portion of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
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Acts 11:29
So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.
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Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, He told him,“ You still lack one thing: Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
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2 Corinthians 9 9
As it is written: He scattered; He gave to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.
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Isaiah 58:7-12
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?Then your light will appear like the dawn, and your recovery will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the Lord’s glory will be your rear guard.At that time, when you call, the Lord will answer; when you cry out, He will say,‘ Here I am.’ If you get rid of the yoke among you, the finger-pointing and malicious speaking,and if you offer yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted one, then your light will shine in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.The Lord will always lead you, satisfy you in a parched land, and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring whose waters never run dry.Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the foundations laid long ago; you will be called the repairer of broken walls, the restorer of streets where people live.
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James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him?If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily foodand one of you says to them,“ Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you don’t give them what the body needs, what good is it?
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Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.
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Matthew 19:21
“ If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him,“ go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
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Proverbs 11:24-25
One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.
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Psalms 112:9
He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.
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Luke 16:9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of the unrighteous money so that when it fails, they may welcome you into eternal dwellings.
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Send your bread on the surface of the waters, for after many days you may find it.Give a portion to seven or even to eight, for you don’t know what disaster may happen on earth.
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Luke 12:33-34
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make money-bags for yourselves that won’t grow old, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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2 Corinthians 9 1
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
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Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord,“ Look, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much!”
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James 5:1-5
Come now, you rich people! Weep and wail over the miseries that are coming on you.Your wealth is ruined and your clothes are moth-eaten.Your silver and gold are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You stored up treasure in the last days!Look! The pay that you withheld from the workers who reaped your fields cries out, and the outcry of the harvesters has reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.You have lived luxuriously on the land and have indulged yourselves. You have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter.