To those in need
1 Timothy 6:17-18
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be
arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put
their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to
be generous and willing to share.
Even our enemies
Luke 6:27-35
27 “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to
those who hate you,
28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat
you.
29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other
also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.
30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what
belongs to you, do not demand it back.
31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to
you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them.
33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what
credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that.
34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment,
what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ lend to ‘sinners,’ expecting to be
repaid in full.
35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them
without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you
will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
As we have the opportunity
Opportunity is determined by circumstance and ability
Samaritan
Luke 10:33
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and
when he saw him, he took pity on him.
The opportunity may be sought out
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always
try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
Titus 3:8
This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these
things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote
themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for
everyone.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for
with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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