Showing concern for the well-being of others is a fundamental aspect of Christian living. In Philippians, believers are encouraged to look out for the interests of others, while Ephesians teaches the importance of forgiving and showing kindness to one another. Jesus Himself commanded His followers to love one another, as seen in John, and this love is demonstrated through tangible acts of care and compassion. The apostle John emphasizes that love is not just a feeling, but a choice to meet the physical and emotional needs of others, as highlighted in 1 John, and 1 Timothy reminds us of our responsibility to care for our own families.
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Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.