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 one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.
give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."
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 with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to do it.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
A man’s gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
All day long he craves and craves,
but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
O ensino de Jesus
Quando deres esmola, não toque a trombeta. A generosidade do coração importa mais que a grandeza do donativo.
"Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers,cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.
Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
The wicked borrows but does not pay back,
but the righteous is generous and gives;
"But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.