(Benevolence is one’s goodwill toward his fellow man
without expecting repayment. One manifests his
brotherhood toward humanity by showing benevolent
mercy to others.)
A. Commandmants concerning benevolence:
1. Help orphans and widows (Js 1:27).
2. Remember the poor (Mt 19:21; Gl 2:10).
3. Give to the needy (At 10:34,35; Ep 4:28).
4. Help the saints (1 Co 16:1,2; Gl 6:10).
5. Help brothers in need (1 Jn 3:16-23).
B. Examples of benevolence:
1. Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37).
2. Benevolence of the early Christians (At 2:45;
4:32-37; 6:1-6; 1 Co 16:1,2; 2 Co 9).
3. Benevolence of Philippians (2 Co 8:1-4; Ph
4:14-18).
C. Rewards of being benevolent:
1. Produces rewards to come (1 Tm 6:17-19).
2. Produces blessedness (At 20:32-35).
3. Enriches one's life (Pv 11:25; Is 58: 10,11).
4. Exemplifies God's grace (Rm 12:6,13).
5. Brings reward in life (Lk 6:38).
6. Produces happiness (Jn 13:17).