Dar
Dar é princípio do Reino de Deus. Jesus deu tudo — até a própria vida. A Bíblia nos ensina que é mais bem-aventurado dar do que receber, e que Deus ama ao que dá com alegria.
Dar com alegria
Deus ama ao que dá com alegria. Dai e dar-se-vos-á. O generoso prospera e quem abençoa será abençoado.
Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.
God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.
God gives seed to farmers and provides everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so you can give even more to those in need.
You will be blessed in every way, and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will thank God when we deliver your gift.
It doesn’t matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.
If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.
Princípios de generosidade
Honra ao Senhor com as tuas primícias. Não negues o bem a quem o merece. A alma generosa prosperará.
Honor the Lord by giving him
your money and the first part
of all your crops.
Do all you can for everyone
who deserves your help.
Generosity will be rewarded:
Give a cup of water,
and you will receive
a cup of water in return.
A gift will get you in
to see anyone.
But people who obey God
are always generous.
Be fair and give justice
to the poor and homeless.
I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing.
O ensino de Jesus
Quando deres esmola, não toque a trombeta. A generosidade do coração importa mais que a grandeza do donativo.
When you give to the poor, don’t blow a loud horn. That’s what show-offs do in the synagogues and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward.
When you give to the poor, don’t let anyone know about it.Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret and will reward you.
Heal the sick, raise the dead to life, heal people who have leprosy, and force out demons. You received without paying, now give without being paid.
Jesus replied, "If you want to be perfect, go sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower."
Give to everyone who asks and don’t ask people to return what they have taken from you.
Do what the Lord wants,
and he will give you
your heart’s desire.
An evil person borrows
and never pays back;
a good person is generous
and never stops giving.
But why should we be happy that we have given you these gifts? They belong to you, and we have only given back what is already yours.
Nehemiah told the people, "Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn’t have anything to bring. Don’t be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong."
What if I gave away all
that I owned
and let myself
be burned alive?
I would gain nothing,
unless I loved others.