Welfare

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us. — read the full passage →

neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you;

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what must we do?” — read the full passage →

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name. — read the full passage →

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’

You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

Honor widows who are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you.

Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”