What does the Bible say about caring for others?
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The Bible teaches that God calls his people to love others with practical, compassionate care, reflecting the grace they have received in Christ. Jesus says that love among his disciples displays their belonging to him (John 13:34-35), and he identifies himself with those in need (Matthew 25:40). Believers are to bear one another’s burdens, encourage one another, and persevere in doing good (Galatians 6:2, 9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:11). This care begins at home but extends broadly, for faith that refuses mercy is empty (1 Timothy 5:8; 1 John 3:17-18). Such service does not earn salvation, but flows from a heart renewed by God’s saving grace.
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- Philippians 2:4
each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
- Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
- John 13:34-35
[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. [35] By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
- 1 John 3:17-18
[17] But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him? [18] My little children, let's not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.
- 1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
- Proverbs 21:13
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
- Galatians 6:9-10
[9] Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up. [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.
- Matthew 25:40
"The King will answer them, 'Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
- Galatians 6:2
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
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