Bless others (2/4)

Now whenever you fast, do not make a gloomy face as the… Matthew 6:16

Now whenever you fast, do not make a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they distort their faces so that they will be noticed by people when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:16	And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. fasting humility reward
Therefore you have no excuse, you foolish person, everyone of you who passes judgment; for in that matter in which you judge someone else, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Romans 2:1	You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. righteousness judgment neighbor

No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. selfishness love neighbor
So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, so that they will be praised by people. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:2	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. humility reward giving
But as for you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be noticed by people but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:17-18	But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. fasting Father reward
He was despised and abandoned by men, A man of great pain and familiar with sickness; And like one from whom people hide their faces, He was despised, and we had no regard for Him. Isaiah 53:3	He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. suffering Jesus sickness
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44	But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! love prayer persecution
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law. Romans 13:8	Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. law love debt
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. evangelism worship goodness
Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah Psalm 3:8	Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. salvation blessing dependence
Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29	Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. speaking gossip goodness
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. Romans 12:10	Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. love neighbor
The Lord makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7	The Lord makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up. money almighty humility
Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. Luke 6:37	Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. judgment forgiveness
One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:5	In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. obedience wisdom neighbor
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. blessing worrying goodness
Do not judge, so that you will not be judged. Matthew 7:1	Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. law judgment
Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Matthew 5:11	God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. blessing persecution evil
Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Romans 12:16	Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! humility community dependence
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread. 1 Peter 3:14	But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. righteousness suffering fear
Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. Romans 15:2	We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. selfishness encouragement neighbor
One who conceals hatred has lying lips, And one who spreads slander is a fool. Proverbs 10:18	Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. speaking gossip lying
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the Law. Romans 13:10	Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. law love neighbor
Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. speaking blessing calling
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4	All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. suffering worship encouragement

Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.