Deuteronomy 16:17 -‐ Every person shall give as they are able, according to the blessings of the Lord your God which He has given you. Proverbs 21:26 -‐ …the righteous gives and does not hold back. Luke 6:38 -‐ Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For as you give, so shall you receive. Ephesians 2:8-‐9 -‐ For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God Matthew 5:2-‐11 -‐ Jesus began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when others cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me.”
