All of us who have received God’s love and forgiveness are called to be a blessing to the people around us. In the Bible we find a good number of verses and passages that reveal the importance of helping others.
How can I help others?
You may be thinking right now: “I’m not in a position to help anyone.” But financial help or giving food are just two of the many ways we can help others. There is always something we can do to help and bless those around us.. We just need to have a willing heart and be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
There are many people who, although they have a lot of money, do not have love, they do not have anyone who listens to them or is interested in them. You can help these people by giving them words of encouragement or a hug, showing them that they do matter.
Those of us who serve and love God were not only chosen to live a few years in this world and then go to heaven. We also have a very important mission for our time on earth: to announce the Gospel of Jesus and to express God’s love to all humanity. That’s the best help we can give!
Helping others in the Bible
1. Matthew 5:16
Shine your light before everyone, so that they can see your good deeds and praise the Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
2. Deuteronomy 15:11
Poor people on this earth, there will always be; That is why I order you to be generous with your Hebrew brothers and with the poor and needy of your land.
(Deuteronomy 15:11)
3. Isaiah 58:10
If you dedicate yourself to helping the hungry and satisfying the need of the helpless, then your light will shine in the darkness, and like noon will be your night.
(Isaiah 58:10)
4. Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do good! Seek justice and rebuke the oppressor! Advocate for the orphan and defend the widow!
(Isaiah 1:17)
5. Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you: a full measure, pressed down, shaken, and running over, will be poured into your lap. Because with the measure that you measure to others, it will be measured to you.
(Luke 6:38)
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6. Matthew 5:42
To the one who asks you, give; and whoever wants to borrow from you, do not turn your back on him.
(Matthew 5:42)
7. Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy from their disease, cast out demons. What you have received, freely give.
(Matthew 10:8)
8. Matthew 25:35-40
Because I was hungry, and you fed me; I was thirsty, and they gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and they gave me lodging; I needed clothes, and they dressed me; I was sick, and they took care of me; I was in jail, and they visited me.” And the righteous will answer him: “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you as a stranger and gave you shelter, or in need of clothing and clothed you? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?” The King will answer them: “I assure you that everything you did for one of my brothers, even for the smallest, you did for me.”
(Matthew 25:35-40)
9. Exodus 17:12
When Moses’ arms got tired, they took a stone and put it under him so he could sit on it; then Aaron and Hur held his arms, one the left and the other the right, and thus Moses was able to hold them steady until sunset.
(Exodus 17:12)
10. Luke 3:10-11
So what should we do? people asked him.
“Whoever has two shirts should share with the one who doesn’t have any,” Juan replied, “and whoever has food should do the same.”
(Luke 3:10-11)
11. Proverbs 3:27
Do not deny a favor to someone who asks you if it is in your power to grant it.
(Proverbs 3:27)
12. Galatians 6:2
Help each other to bear your burdens, and thus you will fulfill the law of Christ.
(Galatians 6:2)
13. Luke 12:33-34
Sell your goods and give to the poor. Provide bags that do not wear out; lay up an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief lurks nor moth destroys. For where you have your treasure, there your heart will be also.
(Luke 12:33-34)
14. John 15:12
And this is my commandment: that you love one another, as I have loved you.
(John 5:12)
15. Ephesians 4:28
He who stole, let him not steal anymore, but rather work honestly with his hands to have something to share with the needy.
(Ephesians 4:28)
16. Ephesians 2:10
Because we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God ordained in advance for us to put into practice.
(Ephesians 2:10)
17. James 1:27
Pure and blameless religion before God our Father is this: care for orphans and widows in their afflictions, and keep oneself clean from the corruption of the world.
(James 1:27)
18. James 2:14-17
My brothers, what is the use of claiming that you have faith, if you do not have works? Perhaps you can save that faith? Suppose a brother or sister has nothing to wear and no daily food, and one of you says to him, “Good luck to him; bundle up and eat your fill », but he does not give you what is necessary for the body. What good will that do? So also faith alone, if he has no works, is dead.
(James 2:14-17)
19. Romans 12:8
…if it is to encourage others, encourage them; if it is to help the needy, let him give generously; if it is to lead, let him lead with care; if it is to show compassion, let him do it with joy.
(Romans 12:8)
20. Romans 12:13
Help brothers in need. Practice hospitality.
(Romans 12:13)
21. Philippians 2:4
Each one must look out not only for their own interests, but also for the interests of others.
(Philippians 2:4)
22. Romans 15:1
Those of us who are strong in faith must support the weak, instead of doing what pleases us.
(Romans 15:1)
23. Proverbs 28:27
He who helps the poor will not know poverty; whoever denies his help will be cursed.
(Proverbs 28:27)
24. Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor offends his creator, but honors God who has mercy on the needy.
(Proverbs 14:31)
25. 1 John 3:17
If someone who possesses material goods sees that his brother is in need, and has no compassion for him, how can it be said that the love of God dwells in him?
(1 John 3:17)
26. 1 Timothy 5:8
He who does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
(1 Timothy 5:8)
27. Acts 20:35
By my example I have shown them that it is necessary to work hard to help those in need, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus: “There is more joy in giving than in receiving.”
(Acts 20:35)
28. Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because those are the sacrifices that please God.
(Hebrews 13:16)
29. Proverbs 11:25
He who is generous prospers; he who revives will be revived.
(Proverbs 11:25)
30. Proverbs 19:17
Serving the poor is making a loan to the Lord; God will pay for those good deeds.
(Proverbs 19:17)
31. Proverbs 21:13
Whoever closes his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry without anyone answering him.
(Proverbs 21:13)
32. Proverbs 22:9
He who is generous will be blessed, because he shares his food with the poor.
(Proverbs 22:9)
33. Hebrews 6:10
Because God is not unjust enough to forget the works and the love that, for his glory, you have shown by serving the saints, as you continue to do.
(Hebrews 6:10)
34. Luke 10:30-37
Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell into the hands of robbers. They took off his clothes, beat him and left, leaving him half dead. It turns out that a priest was traveling along the same road who, seeing him, turned aside and continued on. So also a Levite came to that place and, seeing him, turned aside and continued on. But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the man was and, seeing him, felt sorry for him. He came over, dressed her wounds with wine and oil, and bandaged them. Then he mounted him on his own horse, took him to a lodging and took care of him. The next day, he took out two silver coins and gave them to the owner of the lodging. “Take care of me,” he told her, “and whatever you spend more, I’ll pay you back when I come back.” Which of these three do you think he proved to be the neighbor of the one who fell into the hands of the robbers?
“The one who took pity on him,” answered the expert in the law.
“Go, then, and do the same,” Jesus concluded.
(Luke 10:30-37)
Let’s show compassion! Let’s help our neighbor!