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- Then he looked up at his disciples and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.’
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Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.”
20 Bible Verses about Begging. Most Relevant Verses. Psalm 37:25. Verse Concepts. I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken. Or his descendants begging bread. Psalm 109:10. Verse Concepts. Let his children wander about and beg; And let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes. Proverbs 20:4.
Jesus warned in His famous Olivet Discourse that in the last days “iniquity [would] abound [and] the love of many [would] wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Fewer and fewer people today are charitable to beggars because more and more beggars today turn out to be charlatans.
Jan 4, 2022 · How should a Christian respond to beggars / panhandling? Is it better to give a beggar money or buy a beggar food and/or water?
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- Jesus Shows Compassion and Mercy
- Jesus Gives What Is Needed
- 4 Scriptures About The Poor
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...
Nov 9, 2024 · What Does the Bible Say About Begging for Money? Though the Bible encourages people to work diligently (2 Thessalonians 3:10), it also acknowledges that poverty is a reality. Jesus, in Matthew 6:1-4, teaches about giving to the needy in a way that reflects love and humility, not to boast but to honor God.
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Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. / For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. / Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them.
