“This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
- Jeremiah 29:4-7 NIV
God’s people are commanded to work towards the good of others in their community.
“let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
- Matthew 5:16 NIV
Being a Blessing demonstrates God’s love and points people to Jesus.
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.”
- James 2:14-18 NIV
“…conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
- Philippians 1:27 NIV
Being a blessing opens doors for relationships to be built.
“…for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.”
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 ESV
Relationships open the door for the Gospel to be preached.
“And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”
- Mark 16:15 ESV
Being a blessing open’s the door for God’s provision.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Philippians 4:19 ESV