What does the Bible say about being kind and helpful?
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The Bible teaches that God calls His people to reflect His grace through persevering love, practical service, and readiness to do good to others. Galatians 6:9-10 urges believers not to grow weary in doing good, especially toward fellow Christians, trusting God for the harvest in due time. Jesus commands His disciples in John 13:34 to love one another as He has loved them. Such kindness is not a means of earning salvation, but the fruit of Christ’s redeeming work in a people zealous for good works (Titus 2:14). Scripture equips believers for this calling, while prayer, mutual care, and confession strengthen the church (2 Timothy 3:16; James 5:13-16).
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- Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.
- Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.
- Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- James 5:13-16
[13] Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. [14] Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, [15] and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. [16] Confess your offenses to one another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective.
- 1 Timothy 2:3
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
- Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
- 1 Peter 2:3
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:
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