As Christ-Followers, we have been commanded to give. Here are a handful of verses that emphasize the importance of giving our time, money, and energy to help others, especially the poor, needy, and less fortunate. These verses highlight generosity not just in finances but also in service, compassion, and selfless living.
TIME & ENERGY — Serving Others
- Do Good Consistently - Galatians 6:9-10
“Let us not become weary in doing good... let us do good to all people...”
⮕ Keep sowing good deeds even when tired or unappreciated—God promises a harvest.
- Service to Others Is Service to Christ - Matthew 25:40
“Whatever you did for the least of these... you did for me.”
⮕ Helping others is ministering to Jesus Himself.
- Sacrifice That Pleases God - Hebrews 13:16
“Do not forget to do good and to share... such sacrifices God is pleased with.”
⮕ Sacrificing time and energy is worship.
- Use Your Gifts Faithfully - 1 Peter 4:10
“Use your gifts to serve others...”
⮕ Time and talents are meant for service.
- Spend Yourself for Others - Isaiah 58:10
“Spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry...”
⮕ Pouring yourself out leads to spiritual brightness.
MONEY — Giving Generously
- Lend to God - Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord...”
⮕ God repays generosity toward the poor.
- Sow Generously - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“God loves a cheerful giver...”
⮕ Generous giving leads to generous reaping.
- Giving Unlocks Overflow - Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you...”
⮕ God multiplies what you give.
- Store Up Eternal Treasure - Matthew 6:19-21
“Store up treasures in heaven...”
⮕ What you give for eternity lasts forever.
- Love Shown Through Action - 1 John 3:17-18
“Let us not love with words... but with actions and in truth.”
⮕ Love must include generosity and action.
HOLISTIC GIVING — Time, Resources, Compassion
- True Religion = Compassion - James 1:27
“Look after orphans and widows...”
⮕ Faith without compassion is hollow.
- Live Justly and Mercifully - Micah 6:8
“Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly...”
⮕ Giving is part of the good life God desires.
- It's More Blessed to Give - Acts 20:35
“More blessed to give than receive.”
⮕ Giving brings heavenly joy.
- Practice Hospitality - Romans 12:13
“Share with God's people... Practice hospitality.”
⮕ Open your home and heart to others.
- Be Openhanded - Deuteronomy 15:10-11
“Give generously and without a grudging heart.”
⮕ God commands us to give joyfully.
- Jesus Gave First - 1 John 4:19
He gave us life and redemption.
⮕ We are called to follow His giving example.
- Giving Shapes Your Heart - Matthew 6:21
“Where your treasure is...”
⮕ Generosity cultivates spiritual affection.
- Service Is Worship - Hebrews 13:15-16
⮕ Helping others honors God as much as singing praise.
- No Gift Too Small - Matthew 10:42
Even a cup of cold water matters.
⮕ Every act of giving is significant to God.
- You Carry Kingdom Resources
Time, wisdom, talent—God wants to use them.
⮕ Don't bury your gifts—invest them!
So now that you've been faithful in a few things (i.e., daily prayer, Bible reading, Christian fellowship, church attendance, etc..), it's time to take the next step and live generously. Our generous giving reflects Christ, who gave all. Start looking for ways to invest your time, money, and energy into His Kingdom.
If you'd like help discovering practical ways to give and serve, email me here and let's talk. NOTE: I am not talking about giving of our time, money and other resources to greedy ministers! Instead, I'm talking about taking the time to discover the truthful and transparent ministries that are making a difference in people's lives for eternity (i.e.,preaching the Gospel, providing for their daily food, water and medical needs, protecting them, etc..)!
In His Name,
Roy