BIBLE QUOTES ABOUT THE COMMON GOOD

“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.” – Romans 15:2

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” – Jeremiah 29:7

“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” – 1 Corinthians 3:9

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24

“Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die.” – Proverbs 31:8

“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble.” – James 1:27

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” – 1 John 3:16

“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ.” – Ephesians 6:5

“Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.” – Proverbs 28:27

“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.” – Psalm 82:3

“He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9 QUOTES ABOUT YOUR FATHER NOT BEING THERE

“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?” – 1 John 3:17

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25

“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” – Proverbs 29:7

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.” – Luke 14:13

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” – Isaiah 1:17

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” – Psalm 9:9

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

“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?” – 1 John 3:17

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great.” – Luke 6:35

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8

“For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over.” – Luke 6:38