Charity, Provision, & Generosity
Share goods with the needy

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Jesus His Commandment

    Matthew 5:40-42

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Negative commandments:
  • If anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back
Commandment category: Charity, Provision, & Generosity

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Leviticus 25:35-38

  • Psalms 41:2

  • Isaiah 58:7-11

  • Matthew 25:35-36
  • Luke 3:11
  • Acts 20:35
  • 1 Timothy 6:17-19
  • James 1:27
  • James 2:15-16

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Habakkuk 2:15

  • Malachi 3:5

  • Luke 6:30
  • Luke 6:34-35
  • Luke 14:12-14
  • Acts 9:36

OT Law Bible References

Old Testament Law Bible references which will relate to OT Commandments (Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah).

  • Exodus 22:24

  • Numbers 27:8

  • Deuteronomy 15:2

  • Deuteronomy 15:8-10

  • Deuteronomy 18:3

  • Deuteronomy 18:4

  • Deuteronomy 24:13

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • 1 Samuel 30:22-24

  • Nehemiah 8:11

  • Psalms 146:5-7

  • John 6:51
  • Acts 10:1-2
  • Romans 12:17-20

Wisdom Bible References

Wisdom Bible references will relate to one of the Wisdom Literare Books from the Old Testament.


  • Job 31:16-20

  • Proverbs 3:9-10

  • Proverbs 3:28

  • Proverbs 14:31

  • Proverbs 18:16

  • Proverbs 19:17

  • Proverbs 21:13

  • Proverbs 22:9

Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:


  • 1 Chronicles 29:1-21


Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative

"For it is in giving that we receive"

Quote by: Francis of Assisi


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Testimonies

GenerousGiving - A Handful of Rice

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • When was the last time you were generous?