Greed & Generosity Bible Verses

1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
1 Timothy 6:18: That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
1 Timothy 6:19: Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
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EPHESIANS 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. ...

1 JOHN 2:16

For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. ...

MATTHEW 5:42

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. ...

MATTHEW 10:8

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. ...

ROMANS 15:26

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. ...

1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-2

1 Corinthians 16:1: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
1 Corinthians 16:2: Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
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ACTS 4:32-37

Acts 4:32: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Acts 4:33: And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 4:34: Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Acts 4:35: And laid [them] down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Acts 4:36: And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 4:37: Having land, sold [it], and brought the money, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet.
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ACTS 11:29

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: ...

PHILIPPIANS 4:14-19

Philippians 4:14: Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
Philippians 4:15: Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.
Philippians 4:16: For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
Philippians 4:17: Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Philippians 4:18: But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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LUKE 14:12-14

Luke 14:12: # Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
Luke 14:13: But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
Luke 14:14: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
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2 CORINTHIANS 9:13

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for [your] liberal distribution unto them, and unto all [men]; ...