4 Bible Verses

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
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Matthew 5:7KJV
This beatitude encourages compassion and helping others. By showing mercy and kindness to those in need, individuals demonstrate Christ-like love and can expect to receive mercy themselves.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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Proverbs 19:17KJV
This verse highlights the spiritual significance of helping those in need. When people assist the poor, they are essentially lending to God, who promises to repay their kindness and generosity.
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
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Matthew 25:40KJV
Jesus teaches that helping others is equivalent to serving Him directly. Acts of kindness and compassion towards those in need are seen as service to Christ himself.
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
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James 2:15-16KJV
This verse emphasizes the importance of practical assistance over empty words. True compassion requires active help and meeting tangible needs, not just offering sympathy.

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