Romans 12:13

Living In Love

¹² Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. ¹³ Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Be Careful

Christ

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

2 Corinthians 9:12

For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

Genesis 18:2-8

He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed to the ground.

Genesis 19:1-3

The two angels entered Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting at Sodom’s gate. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them. He bowed with his face to the ground

Psalm 41:1

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.Happy is one who cares for the poor;
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.

Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry
and you gave Me something to eat;
I was thirsty
and you gave Me something to drink;
I was a stranger and you took Me in;

Acts 4:35

and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed for each person’s basic needs.

Acts 9:36-41

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

Acts 10:4

Looking intently at him, he became afraid and said, “What is it, lord?”

The angel told him, “Your prayers and your acts of charity have come up as a memorial offering before God.

Acts 20:34-35

You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.

Romans 12:8

if exhorting, in exhortation;
giving, with generosity;
leading, with diligence;
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 15:25-28

Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,

1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Now about the collection for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Titus 1:8

but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.

1 John 3:17

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?