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Hebrews 13:16
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (niv)
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Ephesians 4:28
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. (niv)
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Proverbs 22:9
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. (niv)
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Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions.In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:‘ It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (niv)
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Psalms 41:1
Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. (niv)
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Deuteronomy 15:11
There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. (niv)
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Romans 12:13
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (niv)
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Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. (niv)
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Psalms 112:9
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. (niv)
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Job 31:16-20
“ If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary,if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless—but from my youth I reared them as a father would, and from my birth I guided the widow—if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments,and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep, (niv)
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Mark 14:7
The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. (niv)
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Acts 9:39-41
Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said,“ Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. (niv)
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Proverbs 1:24
But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. (niv)
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Romans 10:21
But concerning Israel he says,“ All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” (niv)