What does the Bible say about liberality?
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The Bible teaches that believers should give generously, freely, and joyfully, trusting God and seeking the good of others rather than their own praise. God loves a cheerful giver, and our generosity is a grateful response to his grace, not a means of earning favor with him (2 Corinthians 9:7). Christ himself became poor for our sake that we might become rich in him (2 Corinthians 8:9), making his self-giving love our pattern. Scripture calls us to share with those in need, show hospitality, and do good especially to fellow believers (Hebrews 13:16; Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:10). Such giving must flow from love, for even great sacrifice without love profits nothing (1 Corinthians 13:3).
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Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- General scriptures concerning Exodus 13:2; Exodus 13:12; Exodus 22:29; Exodus 22:30; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 25:1-8; Exodus 34:20; Exodus 35:4-29; Exodus 36:3-6; Exodus 38:8; Leviticus 19:5; Leviticus 22:29
- See ALMS
- See BENEFICENCE
- See CHARITABLENESS
- See MINISTERS, EMOLUMENTS (BENEFITS)
- See POOR, DUTY TO
- See RICH
- See RICHES
- INSTANCES OF
- King of Sodom to Abraham Genesis 14:21
- Jacob Genesis 28:22
- Pharaoh to Joseph’s people Genesis 45:18-20
- Israelites at the erection of the tabernacle Exodus 35:21-29; Exodus 36:3-7; Exodus 38:8; Numbers 7; Numbers 31:48-54; Joshua 18:1
- Reubenites Joshua 22:24-29
- David 2 Samuel 7:2; 1 Chronicles 17:1; 2 Samuel 8:11; 1 Kings 7:51; 1 Kings 8:17; 1 Kings 8:18; 1 Chronicles 21:24; 1 Chronicles 22; 1 Chronicles 26:26; 1 Chronicles 28:2; 1 Chronicles 29:2-5; 1 Chronicles 29:17
- Barzillai and others to David 2 Samuel 17:27-29; 2 Samuel 19:32
- Araunah for sacrifice 2 Samuel 24:22; 2 Samuel 24:23
- Joab to David 2 Samuel 12:26-28
- Israelites’ offerings for the temple 1 Chronicles 29:6-9; 1 Chronicles 29:16; 1 Chronicles 29:17
- Samuel 1 Chronicles 26:27; 1 Chronicles 26:28
- Solomon 1 Kings 4:29; 1 Kings 5:4; 1 Kings 5:5; 2 Chronicles 2:1-6; 1 Kings 6; 1 Kings 7:51; 1 Kings 8:13
- Queen of Sheba to Solomon 1 Kings 10:10
- Asa and Abijam 1 Kings 15:15
- Elisha toward Elijah 1 Kings 19:21
- Jehoshaphat 2 Kings 12:18
- Joash and his people 2 Kings 12:4-14; 2 Chronicles 24:4-14
- David 1 Chronicles 16:3
- Hezekiah 2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30:1-12; 2 Chronicles 31:1-10; 2 Chronicles 31:21
- Manasseh 2 Chronicles 33:16
- Josiah 2 Kings 22:3-6; 2 Chronicles 34:8-13; 2 Chronicles 35:1-19
- Jews after the captivity Ezra 1:5; Ezra 1:6; Ezra 2:68; Ezra 2:69; Ezra 3:2-9; Ezra 5:2-6; Ezra 6:14-22; Ezra 8:25-35; Nehemiah 3; Nehemiah 4:6; Nehemiah 6:3; Nehemiah 7:70-72
- Cyrus Ezra 1:2-4; Ezra 1:7-11; Ezra 3:7; Ezra 5:13-15; Ezra 6:3
- Darius Ezra 6:7-12
- Artaxerxes Ezra 7:13-27; Ezra 8:24-36
- The Magi (wise men from the east) Matthew 2:11
- The centurion Luke 7:4; Luke 7:5
- Mary Magdalene Luke 8:2; Luke 8:3
- The Good Samaritan Luke 10:33-35
- The poor widow Luke 21:2-4
- Christians
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Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- Pleasing to God 2 Corinthians 9:7; Hebrews 13:16
- God never forgets Hebrews 6:10
- Christ set an example of 2 Corinthians 8:9
- Characteristic of saints Psalms 112:9; Isaiah 32:8
- Unprofitable, without love 1 Corinthians 13:3
- Should be exercised
- In the service of God Exodus 35:21-29
- Toward saints Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:10
- Toward servants Deuteronomy 15:12-14
- Toward the poor Deuteronomy 15:11; Isaiah 58:7
- Toward strangers Leviticus 25:35
- Toward enemies Proverbs 25:21
- Toward all men Galatians 6:10
- In leading to those in want Matthew 5:42
- In giving alms Luke 12:33
- In relieving the destitute Isaiah 58:7
- In forwarding missions Philippians 4:14-16
- In rendering personal services Philippians 2:30
- Without ostentation Matthew 6:1-3
- With simplicity Romans 12:8
- According to ability Deuteronomy 16:10; Deuteronomy 16:17; 1 Corinthians 16:2
- Willingly Exodus 25:2; 2 Corinthians 8:12
- Abundantly 2 Corinthians 8:7; 2 Corinthians 9:11-13
- Exercise of, provokes others to 2 Corinthians 9:2
- Labour to be enabled to exercise Acts 20:35; Ephesians 4:28
- Want of
- Brings many a curse Proverbs 28:27
- A proof of not loving God 1 John 3:17
- A proof of not having faith James 2:14-16
- Blessings connected with Psalms 41:1; Proverbs 22:9; Acts 20:35
- Promises to Psalms 112:9; Proverbs 11:25; Proverbs 28:27; Ecclesiastes 11:1; Ecclesiastes 11:2; Isaiah 58:10
- Exhortations to Luke 3:11; Luke 11:41; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 1 Timothy 6:17; 1 Timothy 6:18
- Exemplified
- Princes of Israel Numbers 7:2
- Boaz Ruth 2:16
- David 2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Samuel 9:10
- Barzillai, &c 2 Samuel 17:28
- Araunah 2 Samuel 24:22
- Shunammite 2 Kings 4:8; 2 Kings 4:10
- Judah 2 Chronicles 24:10; 2 Chronicles 24:11
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