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Now, does this mean that we are obligated to give to every beggar we encounter. No, not at all. For instance, the prodigal son may have never come to himself and returned to the Father if he had found begging profitable (Luke 15:11-24). It was the fact that “no one gave to him” that led to his destitution and repentance.
- Matthew 5:42 ESV / 63 helpful votes. Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
- Mark 10:46-52 ESV / 55 helpful votes. And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside.
- Acts 3:1-6 ESV / 53 helpful votes. Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple.
- 1 John 3:17 ESV / 34 helpful votes. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
One who begs; one who asks or entreats earnestly, or with humility; a petitioner. 2. (n.) One who makes it his business to ask alms. 3. (n.) One who is dependent upon others for support; -- a contemptuous or sarcastic use. 4. (n.) One who assumes in argument what he does not prove. 5. (v.
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I don’t know why I did it, but instead of ignoring him, I turned and faced him. Deep lines in his face conveyed he’d lived a rough life. The moment our eyes met, I felt a nudge to give him money but thought, I don’t even know how much to give. God spoke clearly to my spirit. Give him the five-dollar bill in your wallet. I pulled the five from my wa...
As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David,...
Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. – Luke 18:40-41 When the beggar called out, Jesus heard him and stopped. Then Jesus orderedthe man to be brought to Him. The beggar is brought before the King. Jesus shows compassion and...
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. – Luke 18:42-43 If God speaks to us and nudges us to give money, by all means, obeyGod. We have no idea why God wants to give that particular person money. He may ...
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17 But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the LORD think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay. – Psalm 40:17 The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. – Matthew 26:11 The po...
There is no term in Biblical Heb. to describe the professional beggar. Begging is a part of a curse (Ps 109:10). Professional beggars were despised by the Jews, and support for them from the general charity fund was prohibited. The Bible does encourage concern and compassion for the poor (Deut 15:4, 7, 8).
As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. Luke 16:20-21. And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. John 9:8.
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Genesis 1:1-31 ESV / 14 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
