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.
Everybody should give as they’ve already decided—not reluctantly, or because they have to, for God loves those who give with a cheerful spirit.
God is able to graciously provide you with everything, so that you will always have all you need—with plenty to help others too.
God, who provides seed to the sower and gives bread for food, will provide and multiply your "seed" and increase your harvest of generosity.
You will be made rich in every way so that you can always be very generous, and your generosity will lead others to be grateful to God.
If the willingness is there, it’s fine to give what you have, not what you don’t have!
give, and you will be given generously in return. When what you’re given is measured out, it’s pressed down so more can be added, spilling out over the top, pouring into your lap! For how much you give will determine how much you receive."
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 the crops you grow.
Don’t hold back good from those who deserve it when it’s something you have the power to do.
If you’re generous, you’ll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you’ll be given one in return.
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the poor and destitute.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse so that there will be food in my Temple. Put me to the test in this, says the Lord Almighty, and I will open the windows of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you won’t have enough room for it.
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 be like the hypocrites who blow their own trumpets to announce what they’re doing in the synagogues and in the streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth: they already have their reward.
When you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand’s doing. That way what you give will be in secret, and your Father who sees what happens in secret will reward you.
Heal those who are sick. Resurrect the dead. Cure the lepers. Drive out demons. You received freely, so give freely!
Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you’ll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."
Give to anyone who asks you. If someone takes something from you, don’t ask for it back.
Find your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you what you want the most.
The wicked borrow, but don’t repay; while those who do right give generously.
But who am I, and who are my people, that we are able to give as willingly as this? For everything we have comes from you—we are only giving back what you have given us.
Nehemiah went on, "Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks, and share some with those who don’t have anything ready, because today is a special, holy day to our Lord. Don’t be sad, for your strength comes from the Lord who makes you happy."
If I were to donate everything I own to the poor, or if I were to sacrifice myself to be burned as a martyr, and have no love, then I gain nothing.