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Question 111

Promote neighbor’s good and advantage

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Day 42 • Question 111
111 But what does God require of you in this commandment?
I must promote my neighbour's good wherever I can and may, deal with him as I would like others to deal with me, and work faithfully so that I may share with those in need. 1

Footnote 1
Isaiah 58:10
if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Ephesians 4:28
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
1 Timothy 6:17-18
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Question 111
Promote neighbor’s good and advantage
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