Acts 2:44-47 (NIV) 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
1 John 3:17 (NIV) 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?
Acts 20:35 (NLT) 35 . . . You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
