Generosity

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

1 John 3:17— NLTRead 1 John 3 (NLT)

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So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11— NLTRead 1 Thessalonians 5 (NLT)

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Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

1 Timothy 6:18— NLTRead 1 Timothy 6 (NLT)

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You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

2 Corinthians 9:7— NLTRead 2 Corinthians 9 (NLT)

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And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

2 Corinthians 9:8— NLTRead 2 Corinthians 9 (NLT)

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And I have been a constant example of how 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— NLTRead Acts 20 (NLT)

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