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Lend Helping Hands

Honest labor is the best remedy for a dishonest life. Every man is to work so that he might provide for himself and be able to help others. To do something for someone in need is pleasing to Christ. When you do, your faith will grow and be witnessed by many. That pleases Christ too. Lend helping hands.

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes. Romans 12:13

I am not commanding you to give. But I want to see if your love is true by comparing you with others that really want to help. 2 Corinthians 8:8

Each one should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor. Ephesians 4:28

A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. James 2:15-16

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Be Not Indifferent

With wisdom there is also found humility, mercy, consideration and love. Be not indifferent, but be wise and ready to do whatever is good and right, including loving those who may seem impossible to love. Christ died not for his friends alone, but his enemies as well, because he loved them too. Be not indifferent.

“This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12

Patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other the way Christ Jesus wants. Then you will all be joined together, and you will give glory to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. Romans 15:5-7

Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone. 1 Timothy 5:21

Remind the believers to yield to the authority of rulers and government leaders, to obey them, to be ready to do good, to speak no evil about anyone, to live in peace, and to be gentle and polite to all people.  Titus 3:1-2

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest. James 3:17

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Lift Others Up

Do not walk past and ignore someone who is down, but reach out your hand and take him into your heart. Be kind and compassionate to one another, just as in Christ God has been kind and compassionate to you. Your duty to others is illustrated by the example of Christ. He forgot himself in his work of saving men. You should too. Lift others up.

Jesus answered, “As a man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, some robbers attacked him. They tore off his clothes, beat him, and left him lying there, almost dead. It happened that a Jewish priest was going down that road. When he saw the man, he walked by on the other side. Next, a Levite came there, and after he went over and looked at the man, he walked by on the other side of the road. Then a Samaritan traveling down the road came to where the hurt man was. When he saw the man, he felt very sorry for him. The Samaritan went to him, poured olive oil and wine on his wounds, and bandaged them. Then he put the hurt man on his own donkey and took him to an inn where he cared for him. The next day, the Samaritan brought out two coins, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of this man. If you spend more money on him, I will pay it back to you when I come again.'” Then Jesus said, “Which one of these three men do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by the robbers?” The expert on the law answered, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Then go and do what he did.” Luke 10:30-37

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16 (NIV)

We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:1-2 (NIV)

Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness? If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2

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Offer Your Shoulder

Be there even if you haven’t been asked to show up. When you are least expected is often when you are most needed. Giving comfort secures more real happiness than receiving, and besides, is Godlike and blesses forever. Offer your shoulder.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

When the Lord saw her, he felt very sorry for her and said, Don’t cry. Luke 7:13

Jesus said, Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. John 14:1

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

He (God) comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us. 2 Corinthians 1:4

But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely. So I beg you to show that you love him. 2 Corinthians 2:7-8

My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. Philippians 4:19

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Be Without Prejudice

Always, not just when it serves you well. To be prejudiced is not only unjust, it is unfair. Look to the interests of all others; earn respect for your impartial, equitable character rather than contempt for your unfair and biased ways. Be without prejudice.

God makes people right with himself through their faith in Jesus Christ. This is true for all who believe in Christ, because all people are the same. Romans 3:22

Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others. Philippians 2:4

Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone. 1 Timothy 5:1

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience, because we always want to do the right thing. Hebrews 13:18

My dear brothers and sisters, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, never think some people are more important than others. James 2:1

But if you treat one person as being more important than another, you are sinning. You are guilty of breaking God’s law. James 2:9

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Encourage Your Friends

No friend is more welcomed than the one who encourages you. Make yourself welcomed. Encourage your friends and stir them to do good deeds so that the cause of Christ may be made stronger in number. Turn them away from false hope and worldly promises, and you too will be encouraged when together you reach for Jesus. Encourage your friends.

I want very much to see you, to give you some spiritual gift to make you strong. I mean that I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you. Romans 1:11-12

Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy. Romans 12:8

So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

But encourage each other every day while it is today. Help each other so none of you will become hardened because sin has tricked you. Hebrews 3:13

Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds. Hebrews 10:24

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Make Many Friends

To have a friend is to be a friend. You can never have enough friends, but you can have too few. Be zealous, enthusiastic and accepting, making the needs of your friends your own and helping them, caring for one another in the same loving fellowship as Christ cares for you. You see, it is far easier to introduce a friend to the Lord than an enemy. Make many friends.

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves. Romans 12:9-10

Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. Romans 15:7

Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Try to be complete. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Hebrews 13:1

So if we say we have fellowship with God, but we continue living in darkness, we are liars and do not follow the truth. But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin.  1 John 1:6-7

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Share With Others

Share more than just your things, but also your heart, counsel, and time. When you do, you’ll enjoy everything more, and so will everyone else. The money God has entrusted with you should be used in a manner that pleases Him. Share it with those having fewer resources but greater needs. Your free and cheerful giving of God’s resources will indeed lead to your blessing. Share with others.

“I tell you, make friends for yourselves using worldly riches so that when those riches are gone, you will be welcomed in those homes that continue forever. Whoever can be trusted with a little can also be trusted with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with a little is dishonest with a lot. Luke 16:9-10

All the believers were together and shared everything. They would sell their land and the things they owned and then divide the money and give it to anyone who needed it. The believers met together in the Temple every day. They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with joyful hearts. Acts 2:44-46

The group of believers were united in their hearts and spirit. All those in the group acted as though their private property belonged to everyone in the group. In fact, they shared everything. With great power the apostles were telling people that the Lord Jesus was truly raised from the dead. And God blessed all the believers very much. No one in the group needed anything. From time to time those who owned fields or houses sold them, brought the money, and gave it to the apostles. Then the money was given to anyone who needed it. Acts 4:32-35

You are rich in everything – in faith, in speaking, in knowledge, in truly wanting to help, and in the love you learned from us. In the same way, be strong also in the grace of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7

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Say Something Nice

Certainly you enjoy compliments and sincere pleasantries. So does everyone else. As your lips smile, reveal your heart with your kind words. Be cheerful, courteous and graceful in your speech, attracting others to you so that you might make a new friend. Say something nice.

When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need – words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. Ephesians 4:29

Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19

When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.  Colossians 4:6

Finally, all of you should be in agreement, understanding each other, loving each other as family, being kind and humble. Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called to do this so that you might receive a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9

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Strike up Conversations

You’d be surprised how many people are lonely and think no one cares. So show that you care. All it takes is a simple ‘Hello!’ or “How’s your day?” It doesn’t have to be deep or profound, only sincere. A few spoken words and a few moments of attention can have a powerful effect on someone’s day. Extend the comfort that God has given you and you will surely confound the work of His adversaries. Strike up conversations.

He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us. 2 Corinthians 1:4

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to others, be kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Colossians 3:12

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 (NIV)

Open your homes to each other, without complaining. 1 Peter 4:9

My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know. 3 John 5

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