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 MAKE YOURSELF A PRIORITY

“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