Welfare

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

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

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye 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, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us. — read the full passage →

neither did we eat bread for nought at any man’s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:

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

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

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

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? — read the full passage →

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt surely open thy hand unto thy brother, to thy needy, and to thy poor, in thy land.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

The word that came to Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying, — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Then the princes said unto the king, Let this man, we pray thee, be put to death; forasmuch as he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do? — read the full passage →

and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday; — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting 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. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

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

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

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

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

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

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders of the captivity, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon,

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

Thou shalt not steal.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

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

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

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

No man 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. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

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 only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

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

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

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

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the grain.

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday;

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And Jehovah said unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

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

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

If there be with thee a poor man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother;

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them 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 shall man do unto me?