Generosity During Difficult Times
Luke 15:12 BSB
The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
Matthew 21:41 BSB
“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.”
Isaiah 30:20 BSB
The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself—with your own eyes you will see Him.
Philippians 4:14 BSB
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
Psalm 25:18 BSB
Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.
Job 15:35 BSB
They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”
1 Timothy 6:18 BSB
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Matthew 6:11 BSB
Give us this day our daily bread.
Luke 11:3 BSB
Give us each day our daily bread.
Ephesians 4:27 BSB
and do not give the devil a foothold.
Matthew 7:10 BSB
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
Luke 22:5 BSB
They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
Luke 11:12 BSB
Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
John 6:34 BSB
“Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.”
2 Corinthians 9:7 BSB
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Luke 6:38 BSB
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Proverbs 11:25 BSB
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Romans 12:8 BSB
if 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.
John 13:29 BSB
Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
Matthew 19:21 BSB
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.”