Prov. XIX, 17. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Psalm XLI, 1. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
1 Tim. VI, 17. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19. Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
7. Meekness.
(1.) Christian lowliness.
Zeph. II, 3. Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness; it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger.
Col. III, 12. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
13. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.