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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Deuteronomy 15:7–18

If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Leviticus 25:35–43

Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you. / Do not take any interest or profit from him, but fear your God, that your countryman may live among you. / You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 41:1

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 112:9

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs 3:27, 28

Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs 11:25

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs 22:9

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs 25:21, 22

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Isaiah 58:6, 7, 10, 11

Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? / and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Ezekiel 18:5

Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Matthew 19:21

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Matthew 25:35–45

For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink?

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Mark 9:41

Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Mark 10:21

Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Luke 3:11

John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Luke 11:41

But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Acts 6:1–4

In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Acts 11:29, 30

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Romans 15:25–27

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 1 Corinthians 13:3

If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 1 Corinthians 16:1–3

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, 24

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 2 Corinthians 9:1–15

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Philippians 4:10–18

Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. / I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 1 Timothy 5:8, 16

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. / If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning James 2:15, 16

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning 1 John 3:17

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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