Giving to the needy (3/4)

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is… Proverbs 2:7

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. Proverbs 2:7	He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity. righteousness blessing protection
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22	Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. reliability righteousness safety

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. John 14:13	Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Jesus Father prayer
When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. Matthew 6:2	Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. humility reward giving
“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.” idols heart purification
But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. John 3:21	But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God. light truth obedience
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. Psalm 90:2	Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. creation God understanding
If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8	For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. death life
On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!” John 7:37	On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Jesus food equipment
But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me.” John 7:33	Jesus then said, “I will be with you a little longer, and then I am going to him who sent me.” ascension Jesus
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23	Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. reliability hope acknowledging
As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7	But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. hope salvation listening
Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did? Acts 10:47	Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? baptism Holy Spirit
Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. Acts 2:41	So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. faith baptism Word of God
He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19	And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” bread body gratitude
John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.” Luke 3:11	And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” materialism giving poverty
I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Psalm 121:1-2	I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. creation encouragement dependence
No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known. Jesus Father nearness
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7	Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. marriage prayer grace
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts 2:42	And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. community prayer obedience
For the Lord gave us this command when he said, ‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ evangelism salvation light
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16:27	For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. second coming angels Jesus
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1	For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Jesus life redeemer
Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly. Proverbs 3:31-32	Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence. trust righteousness planning
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6	In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. speaking prayer listening

But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.

But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.