The act of sharing one's resources with others is a fundamental aspect of Christian living, as it reflects a willingness to put the needs of others before one's own. In Hebrews 13:16, believers are encouraged to share their possessions with others, while 1 Timothy 6:18 urges the wealthy to be generous and willing to share. The teachings of Jesus, as recorded in Luke 3:11 and Luke 6:38, emphasize the importance of sharing with those in need, and Isaiah 58:7 reminds us that true fasting involves sharing with the hungry and providing for the poor. By sharing what we have, we demonstrate our love for God and for our neighbors.
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And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
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 back to you.”
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.