Romans 12:8
if encouragement then you should encourage; if giving then you should give generously; if leadership then you should lead with commitment; if being merciful then you should do so gladly.
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In Context
7If it's the ministry of service then you should serve; if teaching then you should teach;
9Love must be genuine. Hate what is evil; hold on tightly to what is good.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:8On the contrary. You are to be generous to them, and lend them whatever they need.
Deuteronomy 16:11You will celebrate in the Lord's presence in the place where he will choose to live with you. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levites who live in your towns, as well as the foreigners, orphans, and widows among you.
Job 31:16Have I refused to give the poor what they needed, or caused widows to despair?
Psalms 101:1I will sing of your faithful love and good judgment. I will sing praises to you, Lord.
Proverbs 22:9If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your bread out on the surface of the water, and many days later you will find it again.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →