For there will never cease to be poor people in the land; that is why I am commanding you, ‘You must willingly open your hand to your afflicted and poor brother in your land.’
Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.