Giving to the needy (2/4)

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his… John 3:21

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God. John 3:21	But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. light truth obedience
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.” Luke 2:10	But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” angels joy christmas

For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:14	For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. faith trust life
Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” John 20:21	Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” peace Father evangelism
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3	Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. trust planning blessing
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17	All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen. worship almighty kingdom
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2	I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! creation encouragement dependence
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 4:2	Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you. obedience law following
I will sing to Yahweh as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath! singing worship life
For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles, that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	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.’ evangelism salvation light
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. Mark 16:19	When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Jesus ascension heaven
Yahweh will command his loving kindness in the daytime. In the night his song shall be with me: a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8	But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. love worship prayer
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25	Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. worship prayer listening
For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord’s. Romans 14:8	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. death life
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. reliability worship gratitude
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector. Matthew 18:17	If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. church sin listening
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” blameless giving materialism
Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31	So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. food life worship
Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. speaking evangelism worship
“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27	And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. sin anger evil
He sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.” Mark 9:35	He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” humility Jesus understanding
Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth! Isaiah 12:5	Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world. singing worship world
He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it, for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28	And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.” wine blood covenant

Therefore, when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

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.