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Bible verses about generosity
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Generosity is treated in the Bible mostly as an obligation towards people in need rather than an investment. Passages sometimes quoted to suggest that giving produces financial return are not included here.
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7 passages
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Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
In all things I gave you an example, that so labouring you 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.’ ”
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
7If a poor man, one of your brothers, is with you within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother; 8but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.
17Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; 18that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; 19laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible British Edition, which is in the public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.