what does it say about receiving in the bible?
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The Bible states that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7) and that Jesus taught it is better to give then receive (Acts 20:35). ... Being able to receive a gift with gratitude is a sign of a healthy, humble spirit, which is also pleasing to God.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
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The Bible states that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7) and that Jesus taught it is better to give then receive (Acts 20:35). ... Both pride and low self-esteem prevent us from participating in the body of Christ and being able to see ourselves as God does: one of His children and an equal heir of His kingdom.
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1 Peter 4:10, NASB: "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." ... 1 Peter 4:10, CSB: "Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God."
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Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. ... 1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
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Take heed that ye do not your alms before. men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have. no reward of your Father which is in heaven. The World English Bible translates the passage as: "Be careful that you don't do your charitable.
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In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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In 1 Peter 4:10, we're called to use our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. ... Those are supernatural abilities God gives each Christ-follower, but the general idea of blessing others also carries over to talents. God doesn't give us anything just for our own benefit.
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Hebrews 11:25 is not the verse I'm looking for. Please let me know if it says "Sin is fun (or pleasurable) for a season." ... I had someone tell me "It says in the Bible 'Sin is fun for a season, but in the end is destruction.
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The phrase is adapted from a sentence in the epistles of Paul in the Bible (see also Bible): “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
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and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. The World English Bible translates the passage as: For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.
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If you take the Bible word for word, in Leviticus 19:28, its exact translation is: ”And a cutting for the dead you will not make in your flesh; and writing marks you will not make on you; I am the Lord.” Some modern-day versions of the Bible do have the word tattoo written in the translation and then it reads: “Do not ...
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The World English Bible translates the passage as: For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.
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If you take the Bible word for word, in Leviticus 19:28, its exact translation is: ”And a cutting for the dead you will not make in your flesh; and writing marks you will not make on you; I am the Lord.” That is the only explicit mention of body modifications written in the Bible.
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Receiving the Holy Spirit – Bible verses about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. ... “Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. '” Acts 2:38.
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In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast. ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them. ... your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample.