In the ever-moving rhythm of our daily lives, the heartwarming act of giving and sharing often gets overshadowed. These are not just about handing things to others; they're about creating bonds, offering compassion, and filling our hearts with purxe joy. The Bible, our age-old compass, beautifully captures the essence of this sentiment. Within this article, we've compiled 50 touching Bible verses and 17 enlightening Christian quotes highlighting the depth and beauty of such selfless acts.
Let's journey together, embracing the wisdom and empathy woven into these words and perhaps finding our renewed purpose in giving.
"Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
- Philippians 2:4
"And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two."
- Matthew 5:41
"Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back."
- Luke 6:30
"Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase."
- Proverbs 3:9
"But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just."
-Luke 14:13-14
"And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma."
- Ephesians 5:2
"Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys."
- Luke 12:33
"But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, 'Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.'"
- Mark 12:42-43
"For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own."
- 2 Corinthians 8:3
"And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."
- Matthew 10:42
"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
- Matthew 6:33
"The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself."
- Proverbs 11:25
"He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given."
- Proverbs 19:17
"Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away."
- Matthew 5:42
"But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
- Hebrews 13:16
"The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous shows mercy and gives."
- Psalm 37:21
"Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days."
- Ecclesiastes 11:1
"But a generous man devises generous things, and by generosity he shall stand."
- Isaiah 32:8
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."
- Galatians 6:9
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
- Galatians 6:2
"If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,' but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?"
- James 2:15-16
"And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works."
- Hebrews 10:24
"By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."
- 1 John 3:16
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
- Galatians 6:10
"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."
-Proverbs 22:9
"The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow."
- Deuteronomy 28:12
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
- Luke 6:38
"Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble."
- Psalm 41:1
"The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself."
- Proverbs 11:25
"Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness."
- 2 Corinthians 9:10
"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this," says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it."
- Malachi 3:10
"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'"
- Hebrews 13:5
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
- 1 Timothy 6:6-7
"Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble."
- Proverbs 15:16
"He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor."
- Proverbs 22:9
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor."
- Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content."
- Philippians 4:11
"To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements."
- C.S. Lewis
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
- Mahatma Gandhi
"No one has ever become poor by giving."
- Anne Frank
"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."
- Mother Teresa
"The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own."
- Lao Tzu
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill
"The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving."
- Albert Einstein
Conclusion Bible Verses About Giving and Sharing
The act of giving and sharing is truly a timeless gift, weaving joy and deeper connections into our lives. Through the lens of the Bible and inspirational Christian quotes, we've explored the profound beauty of generosity. As we reflect, may we always be reminded of the joy and fulfillment that comes from reaching out and touching another's heart.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
- Luke 6:38
"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully."
- 2 Corinthians 9:6
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
- Matthew 6:21
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