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Deuteronomy 15:7-8
Suppose someone is poor among you. And suppose they live in one of the towns in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Then don’t be mean to them. They are poor. So don’t hold back money from them.Instead, open your hands and lend them what they need. Do it freely.
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Acts 11:29
The believers decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. All of them helped as much as they could.
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Proverbs 14:31
Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.
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Psalms 41:1
Blessed are those who care about weak people. When they are in trouble, the Lord saves them.
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1John 3:17
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Luke 6:35
But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be children of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.
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Psalms 37:26
The godly are always giving and lending freely. Their children will be a blessing.
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Psalms 112:9
They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.
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Psalms 112:5
Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.
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James 2:5-6
My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?But you have disrespected poor people. Aren’t rich people taking advantage of you? Aren’t they dragging you into court?
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Exodus 23:9
“ Do not treat outsiders badly. You yourselves know how it feels to be outsiders. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.
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Proverbs 19:17
Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.
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Romans 12:20
Do just the opposite. Scripture says,“ If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.”( Proverbs 25:21, 22)
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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
Don’t take advantage of any hired worker who is poor and needy. That applies to your own people. It also applies to outsiders living in one of your towns.Give them their pay every day. They are poor and are counting on it. If you don’t pay them, they might cry out to the Lord against you. Then you will be guilty of committing a sin.
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Deuteronomy 10:18-19
He stands up for widows and for children whose fathers have died. He loves outsiders living among you. He gives them food and clothes.So you also must love outsiders. Remember that you yourselves were outsiders in Egypt.
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2 Corinthians 9 1
I don’t need to write to you about giving to the Lord’s people.
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Leviticus 19:34
Treat them as if they were one of your own people. Love them as you love yourself. Remember that all of you were outsiders in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
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2 Corinthians 8 9
You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.
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Hebrews 13:2
Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.
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Proverbs 17:5
Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker. Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.
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Romans 12:13
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.
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John 12:8
You will always have the poor among you. But you won’t always have me.”
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Romans 12:18
If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.
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Leviticus 25:25
“‘ Suppose one of your own people becomes poor. And suppose they have to sell some of their land. Then their nearest relative must come and buy back what they have sold.
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Matthew 25:35
I was hungry. And you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty. And you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger. And you invited me in.
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Proverbs 14:20-21
Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
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2 Corinthians 9 12-2 Corinthians 9 15
Your gifts meet the needs of the Lord’s people. And that’s not all. Your gifts also cause many people to thank God.You have shown yourselves to be worthy by what you have given. So other people will praise God because you obey him. That proves that you really believe the good news about Christ. They will also praise God because you share freely with them and with everyone else.Their hearts will be filled with love for you when they pray for you. God has given you grace that is better than anything.Let us give thanks to God for his gift. It is so great that no one can tell how wonderful it really is!
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Mark 14:7
You will always have poor people with you. You can help them any time you want to. But you will not always have me.
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Galatians 2:10
They asked only one thing. They wanted us to continue to remember poor people. That was what I had wanted to do all along.