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.
Princípios de generosidade
Honra ao Senhor com as tuas primícias. Não negues o bem a quem o merece. A alma generosa prosperará.
9 Honor the Lord with thy wealth, and with the firstfruits of all thy products:
27 Withhold not a benefit from him who is deserving it, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
25 A beneficent soul will be abundantly gratified; and he that refresheth others will be also refreshed himself.
16 A mans gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.
26 All the day he feeleth a great longing; but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and decide the cause of the poor and needy.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be provision in my house, and prove me but herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour out for you a blessing, until it be more than enough.
O ensino de Jesus
Quando deres esmola, não toque a trombeta. A generosidade do coração importa mais que a grandeza do donativo.
4 And delight thyself in the Lord, and he will give thee the wishes of thy heart.
21 The wicked borroweth, and repayeth not; but the righteous is beneficent, and giveth.
14 For who am I, and what is my people, that we should possess the power to offer voluntarily after this sort? for from thee is every thing, and out of thy own have we given unto thee.
10 Then said he unto them, Go your way, eat fat things, and drink sweet drinks, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord: and do not grieve yourselves; but let the joy of the Lord be your stronghold.