Free Bible Commentary
“Ephesians 4:28”
Categories: Ephesians“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.”
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The right thing to do is not only to stop taking things that do not belong to you, but also to start sharing the things that do belong to you. It is good to be industrious, work hard and make an honest living. And then, to take some of your hard-earned money and set it free by helping out others who have fallen upon hard times. That not only helps the person in need, but it also helps us to liberate ourselves from the grips of greed and to lighten our load of earthly possessions—all of which are on loan from God, and none of which we will be taking into eternity with us.
“Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (Hebrews 13:15-16).
“Share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter — when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood” (Isaiah 58:7).
“He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.” (Proverbs 22:9).
“One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed.” (Proverbs 19:17)
“There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered” (Proverbs 11:24-25)
Please read Ephesians 4:29-30 for tomorrow.
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- Louie Taylor
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