1 Timothy 6:18

The rich are to do good, be rich in good works, and be generous and ready to share. True wealth shows itself in open-handed generosity.

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• Heb 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• 1 Jn 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
• Ps 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
• Rom 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
• Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• Gal 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• Prov 11:24–25One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
• Luke 12:21This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”
• Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Phil 4:18–19I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
• Rom 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• 1 Tim 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• 2 Cor 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
• 3 Jn 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
• Isa 58:7Isn’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?
• Eccl 11:6Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.
• Eccl 11:1–2Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
• 2 Cor 9:6–15Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
• 2 Cor 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
• 1 Cor 16:2On 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.
• Ps 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
• Acts 2:44–45All the believers were together and had everything in common.
• Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
• Isa 32:8But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
• 1 Pet 3:11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
• 2 Cor 8:1–2Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
• Luke 6:33–35If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.
• 2 Chr 24:16And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.
• Jas 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
• Luke 14:12–14Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.
• Deut 15:7–11If 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.
• Eccl 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,
• Acts 4:34–37There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,
• Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

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