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TSK · Matthew 5:42

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The Spirit of Liberality If a fellow Israelite from one of your villages in the land that the LORD your God is giving you should be poor, you must not harden your heart or be insensitive to his impoverished condition.

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

Ignorance of the Future Demands Diligence in the Present Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

No, this is the kind of fast I want. I want you to remove the sinful chains, to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke, to set free the oppressed, and to break every burdensome yoke.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.

Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,