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SHORT-LIST OF THINGS GOD FREELY GIVES
Wisdom (James 1:5)
Grace (Ephesians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 9:8)
Peace (John 14:27)
The desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4)
Life, breath…all things (Acts 17:25)
Answers (Matthew 7:7)
What is good/good things (Matthew 7:11; Psalms 81:10; Psalms 84:11; Psalms 34:10)
What you need if… (Luke 12:31; Philippians 4:19)
Answered prayer (Matthew 21:22)
Provision (Matthew 6:25-34)
Protection (Psalms 18:2)
Understanding (John 14:26)
Strength (Ephesians 3:16-17)
Grace, glory, good things… (Psalms 84:11-12)
Himself/His Son (Romans 8:32; 1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 2:14)
Himself/His Spirit (John 14:26)
Love (1 John 4:10; John 3:16)
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"Strings Attached" Scriptures
I pray that you would be filled with wisdom and spiritual understanding (spiritual and mental intelligence combined) and increase in the correct knowledge of God. / Col 1:9-10
Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)
…the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Proverbs 16:2 (AMP)
All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].
Exodus 22:25 (NIV)
If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest.
1 Timothy 5:8 (AMP)
If anyone fails to provide for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he has denied the faith [by disregarding its precepts] and is worse than an unbeliever [who fulfills his obligation in these matters].
2 Corinthians 9:7 (AMP)
Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].
Matthew 6:1-4 (AMP)
Be [very] careful not to do your good deeds publicly, to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward [prepared and awaiting you] with your Father who is in heaven. So whenever you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not blow a trumpet before you [to advertise it], as the hypocrites do [like actors acting out a role] in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored and recognized and praised by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. But when you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing [give in complete secrecy], so that your charitable acts will be done in secret; and your Father who sees [what is done] in secret will reward you.
Proverbs 22:7 (NIV)
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
Acts 2:45 (AMP)
And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need.
Acts 20:35 (AMP)
In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’
Proverbs 3:27-28 (NKJV)
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it, When you have it with you.
Deuteronomy 15:10 (AMP)
You shall freely and generously give to him, and your heart shall not be resentful when you give to him, because for this [generous] thing the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings.
Matthew 6:3-4 (NKJV)
But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (AMP)
Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking…
Matthew 6:3-4 (NKJV)
But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
Philippians 2:3 (AMP)
Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].
Luke 6:38 (AMP)
Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.
2 Corinthians 9:10-15 (AMP)
Now He who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed for sowing [that is, your resources] and increase the harvest of your righteousness [which shows itself in active goodness, kindness, and love]. You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit]. For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need], and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you. Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!
Luke 6:38 (AMP)
Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.
Romans 13:8 (AMP)
…for he who [unselfishly] loves his neighbor has fulfilled the [essence of the] law relating to one’s fellowman].
Hebrews 13:16 (AMP)
Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.