Generosity

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. — read the full passage →

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. — read the full passage →

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: — read the full passage →

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; — read the full passage →

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: — read the full passage →

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. — read the full passage →

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. — read the full passage →

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: — read the full passage →

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. — read the full passage →

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. — read the full passage →

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, — read the full passage →

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. — read the full passage →

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, — read the full passage →

And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? — read the full passage →

And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. — read the full passage →

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. — read the full passage →

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: — read the full passage →

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. — read the full passage →

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: — read the full passage →

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; — read the full passage →

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; — read the full passage →

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord.

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. — read the full passage →

For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.

And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.