Whoever gives to others will get richer; those who help others will themselves be helped.
They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.
But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.
Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs, but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.
They brought beds, bowls, clay pots, wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, small peas,
Honor the Lord with your wealth and the firstfruits from all your crops.
Then your barns will be full, and your wine barrels will overflow with new wine.
Some people give much but get back even more. Others don’t give what they should and end up poor.
A greedy person causes trouble, but the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.