Volunteering related Bible versesVolunteering Verses (esv) In the Bible, volunteering time is treated the same as donating money. It should be noted that some people may take some of these verses out of context. You should understand clearly that God’s unction to do something is always based in love. It should never be based on being pressured into doing something. If you’re not sure, talk to your pastor before you do something drastic. Be sure God is truly talking to you. Don’t let the Devil rob you and your family. (see below 2 Corinthians 9:7-9) Old Testament Ruth 2:12, 12. The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” 2 Samuel 2:6, 6. Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. Proverbs 11:24, 24. One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Isaiah 58:10, 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. New Testament Matthew 5:16, 16. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 6:1-4, 1. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4. so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 9:37, 37. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; Matthew 25:35, 35. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, Matthew 25:40, 40. And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Mark 10:45, 45. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Luke 6:31, 31. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Luke 6:35-38, 35. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. 38. give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 12:33-34, 33. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. 34. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Acts 20:35, 35. In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Romans 12:9-13, 9. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 2 Corinthians 9:7-9, 7. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 9. As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” Galatians 5: 13, 13. For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 6:9-10, 9. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 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 2:10, 10. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Philippians 1:3, 3. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Colossians 3:23-24, 23. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24. knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:13, 13. As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 17. 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. 18. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19. thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Titus 3:14, 14. And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. Hebrews 6:10, 10. For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. 1 Peter 4:10, 10. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 1 Peter 5:2-3, 2. shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3. not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
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