他者への施しに関する19の聖句

The Bible commands giving to the poor and the needy, and asks that it be done freely and quietly, without looking to the person who receives for repayment. Israel’s law left the edges of every field for the poor and the sojourner (Leviticus 19:9-10) and told the people to open their hand to a poor brother (Deuteronomy 15:10-11). Jesus told his hearers to give to everyone who begs (Luke 6:30), to give in secret (Matthew 6:3-4) and to invite guests…