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Deuteronomy 15:7-8
“ But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard hearted or tightfisted toward them.Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
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Acts 11:29
So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
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Proverbs 14:31
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
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Psalms 41:1
Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
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1John 3:17
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Luke 6:35
“ Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
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Psalms 37:26
The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing.
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Psalms 112:9
They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
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Psalms 112:5
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
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James 2:5-6
Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?But you dishonor the poor! Isn’t it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
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Exodus 23:9
“ You must not oppress foreigners. You know what it’s like to be a foreigner, for you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.
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Proverbs 19:17
If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!
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Romans 12:20
Instead,“ If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”
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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
“ Never take advantage of poor and destitute laborers, whether they are fellow Israelites or foreigners living in your towns.You must pay them their wages each day before sunset because they are poor and are counting on it. If you don’t, they might cry out to the Lord against you, and it would be counted against you as sin.
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Deuteronomy 10:18-19
He ensures that orphans and widows receive justice. He shows love to the foreigners living among you and gives them food and clothing.So you, too, must show love to foreigners, for you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.
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2 Corinthians 9 1
I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.
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Leviticus 19:34
Treat them like native born Israelites, and love them as you love yourself. Remember that you were once foreigners living in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
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2 Corinthians 8 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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Hebrews 13:2
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
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Proverbs 17:5
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
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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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John 12:8
You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
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Romans 12:18
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
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Leviticus 25:25
If one of your fellow Israelites falls into poverty and is forced to sell some family land, then a close relative should buy it back for him.
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Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
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Proverbs 14:20-21
The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many“ friends.”It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
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2 Corinthians 9 12-2 Corinthians 9 15
So two good things will result from this ministry of giving— the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
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Mark 14:7
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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Galatians 2:10
Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.