[John the Baptist said] "Whoever has two shirts should give one to the person who has none. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry." Luke 3,11 |
We please God by what we do and not only by what we believe. James 2,24 |
Blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. Proverbs 14,21 |
Do not send them away empty-handed. Give to them generously from what the LORD has blessed you with. Deuteronomy 15,13-14 |
Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless. Proverbs 31,8 |
[Jesus said] "When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6,3-4 |
[Jesus said] "Freely you received; freely give." Matthew 10,8 |
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.' Acts 20,35 |
Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8,12 |
Heaven belongs to the LORD alone, but he gave the earth to mankind. Psalm 115,16 |
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or in response to pressure, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9,7 |
Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people. 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. Isaiah 58,6-7 |
The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12,10 |
Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Proverbs 3,27 |
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5,9 |
God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. 2 Corinthians 1,4 |
[Referring to heaven Jesus said] "Many who are now first will be last, and many who are last will be first." Matthew 19,30 |
God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7,17 |
Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Isaiah 58,10 |
If we have worldly possessions and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God? 1 John 3,17 |
[Jesus said] "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you." Matthew 7,12 |
Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are. Hebrews 13,3 |
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6,2 |
If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out to God for help. Proverbs 21,13 |
[Referring to Himself as the King, Jesus said] "He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me, and when I was naked, you gave me clothes to wear. When I was sick, you took care of me, and when I was in jail, you visited me.' Then the ones who pleased the Lord will ask, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'I assure you, whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.' " Matthew 25,32-40 |