Growing in Generosity: 15 Bible Verses on Giving and Blessing Others
In a world that often values accumulation and self-interest, cultivating a spirit of generosity can truly set us apart as followers of Christ. The Bible is filled with teachings on giving and blessing others, providing us with the perfect guide to grow in generosity. Let's explore 15 biblical verses that will inspire and encourage us to embrace a life of selfless giving and love.
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7 π
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Luke 6:38 π±
"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops." - Proverbs 3:9 πΎ
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." - 2 Corinthians 9:6 π»
"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." - 1 Timothy 6:17 ποΈ
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." - 2 Corinthians 9:6 πΏ
"Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor." - Proverbs 22:9 π
"Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." - Matthew 5:42 π
"Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys." - Luke 12:33 β¨
"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." - Matthew 6:3 π€
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward." - Matthew 10:42 π§
"He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given." - Proverbs 19:17 π€²
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." - Hebrews 13:16 β¨
"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." - Proverbs 11:24 π
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45 π
These 15 Bible verses on giving and blessing others remind us of Jesus' example and teachings. He lived a life of selflessness and taught us to love and care for one another. As we embrace these teachings, we not only bless others but also experience the joy and fulfillment that come from a generous heart.
Let's love God, believe in Him, and trust in His provision. As we do, may we love one another and share the blessings we have received. Remember, God loves you, and by nurturing a spirit of generosity, you can be a vessel for His love to flow through. May you be abundantly blessed as you grow in generosity and bless others. Amen. ππβ€οΈ
Sarah Mbise (Guest) on August 5, 2019
Acts 4:11-12 β "Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
Maimuna (Guest) on August 3, 2019
Your faith may falter, but Godβs faithfulness never will. β Unknown
Edwin Ndambuki (Guest) on July 30, 2019
It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. β Timothy Keller
Nicholas Wanjohi (Guest) on July 24, 2019
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
Hawa (Guest) on July 10, 2019
This one really made me think. π€ I love how this quote challenges me to reflect on my own life and decisions. Itβs not just motivationalβitβs thought-provoking. It encourages me to take a deeper look at myself and how I approach certain situations. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to pause and think before we act, and this quote does exactly that. Itβs going to stick with me for a while, and Iβm so grateful for this moment of introspection!
John Lissu (Guest) on July 10, 2019
Such a powerful message! πͺ
Ramadhan (Guest) on July 9, 2019
Inspiring words, thank you! πβ¨
Hamida (Guest) on July 7, 2019
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 β "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donβt fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Charles Mboje (Guest) on July 5, 2019
1 Peter 5:6-9 β "Humble yourselves, therefore, under Godβs mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings."
Rahim (Guest) on June 30, 2019
Matthew 25:14-18 β "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his masterβs money."
Omari (Guest) on June 30, 2019
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. β Romans 10:17
Joyce Nkya (Guest) on June 30, 2019
For we walk by faith, not by sight. β 2 Corinthians 5:7
Mhina (Guest) on June 28, 2019
Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. β Elisabeth Elliot
Nancy Komba (Guest) on June 26, 2019
God is good, all the time!
Sarafina (Guest) on June 22, 2019
Matthew 5:3-10 β "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
David Musyoka (Guest) on June 14, 2019
If you declare with your mouth, βJesus is Lord,β and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. β Romans 10:9
Francis Mrope (Guest) on June 14, 2019
Such wisdom in just a few words. Iβll be thinking about this all day.
Shukuru (Guest) on June 9, 2019
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. β James 1:6
Josephine Nekesa (Guest) on June 5, 2019
God bless you!
Edward Chepkoech (Guest) on May 31, 2019
Let your faith be bigger than your fear. β Unknown
Elizabeth Mrope (Guest) on May 13, 2019
Hebrews 13:1-3 β "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
Monica Lissu (Guest) on May 1, 2019
Love the simplicity and wisdom here.
Anna Mahiga (Guest) on April 28, 2019
He replied, βBlessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.β β Luke 11:28
Nassor (Guest) on April 24, 2019
True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof than the moral perfections of the One who cannot lie. β A.W. Tozer
Mariam Hassan (Guest) on April 22, 2019
Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. β Thomas Aquinas
Andrew Odhiambo (Guest) on April 12, 2019
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. β Hebrews 12:6
Edith Cherotich (Guest) on April 12, 2019
Keep the faith!
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on April 11, 2019
Matthew 16:24-26 β "Then Jesus said to his disciples, βWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?β"
John Mwangi (Guest) on April 9, 2019
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. β 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Safiya (Guest) on April 4, 2019
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. β Proverbs 4:23
Fatuma (Guest) on April 3, 2019
A perfect boost for today.
Lydia Wanyama (Guest) on March 28, 2019
God grace is sufficient for you
Fadhila (Guest) on March 8, 2019
So simple, yet profound.
Saidi (Guest) on February 16, 2019
1 John 5:14-15 β "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears usβwhatever we askβwe know that we have what we asked of him."
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on February 13, 2019
Matthew 25:14-18 β "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his masterβs money."
Sumaya (Guest) on February 13, 2019
Matthew 7:7-8 β "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Mchawi (Guest) on February 11, 2019
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. β Isaiah 43:1
Mary Kidata (Guest) on February 2, 2019
Let your light shine before others
Sharon Kibiru (Guest) on January 31, 2019
Faith is trusting in God when life doesnβt make sense. β Rick Warren
David Nyerere (Guest) on January 29, 2019
Walk by faith, not by sight
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on January 26, 2019
Romans 12:17-21 β "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for Godβs wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on January 19, 2019
So simple, yet profound. π± Sometimes, the simplest words are the ones that carry the most meaning, and this quote is a perfect example of that. Itβs a beautiful reminder that life doesnβt have to be complicated to be meaningful. Iβm going to carry this message with me and try to live more simply and intentionally. Thank you for sharing such a profound and powerful reminder!
Abdullah (Guest) on January 7, 2019
Faith is confidence in Godβs grace, in spite of everything. β Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Zakaria (Guest) on December 30, 2018
Faith is not about perfect feelings, but a perfect Savior. β Unknown
Ann Awino (Guest) on December 19, 2018
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. β Galatians 2:20
Irene Akoth (Guest) on December 17, 2018
We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds
Majid (Guest) on December 16, 2018
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. β Galatians 3:26
Ali (Guest) on December 12, 2018
Very motivating and powerful!
Emily Chepngeno (Guest) on December 11, 2018
This quote is so uplifting!
Anna Sumari (Guest) on December 5, 2018
Hope is the anchor for the soul
Nyota (Guest) on November 30, 2018
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. β Matthew 11:28
Nasra (Guest) on November 24, 2018
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! β Philippians 4:4
Frank Macha (Guest) on November 19, 2018
I can feel the wisdom in this quoteβitβs definitely one to remember.
Jafari (Guest) on October 31, 2018
Luke 24:45-49 β "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'"
Edith Cherotich (Guest) on October 29, 2018
I feel this on a deep level. π
Jamal (Guest) on October 23, 2018
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. β Beth Moore
Jane Muthoni (Guest) on October 16, 2018
For nothing will be impossible with God. β Luke 1:37
Grace Wairimu (Guest) on October 15, 2018
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. β Ephesians 6:10
Kheri (Guest) on October 15, 2018
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of Godβs grace. β Ephesians 1:7
Tabu (Guest) on October 11, 2018
Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time. β Oswald Chambers