30 Bible Verses About Community Service

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

Bible Verses About Community Service

Proverbs 19:17 – Helping the poor is a good deed that pleases the Lord.

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17

Galatians 5:13 – We are called to serve each other with love.

“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 5:13

Matthew 25:40 – Serving others is akin to serving Christ.

“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.'” – Matthew 25:40

Romans 12:13 – Share with those in need.

“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” – Romans 12:13

Philippians 2:4 – Look out for the interests of others.

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

Acts 20:35 – It is better to give than to receive.

“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.'” – Acts 20:35

Hebrews 13:16 – Doing good and sharing with others is pleasing to God.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” – Hebrews 13:16

1 John 3:18 – Love should be put into action.

“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

Matthew 5:16 – Shine your light through good works.

“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 5:16

Ephesians 2:10 – We are created for good works.

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:10

James 1:27 – True religion involves caring for the needy.

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” – James 1:27

Proverbs 31:20 – Expanding your hands to the needy.

“She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.” – Proverbs 31:20

2 Corinthians 9:7 – Give cheerfully.

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7

Luke 6:38 – Blessed are those who give.

“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 6:38

Micah 6:8 – Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly.

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

1 Corinthians 16:14 – Let all you do be done in love.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

Colossians 3:23 – Work heartily, as for the Lord.

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23

Isaiah 58:10 – Share your food with the hungry.

“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.” – Isaiah 58:10

Romans 15:1 – Bear with the failings of the weak.

“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” – Romans 15:1

1 Timothy 6:18 – Charge the rich to do good.

“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18

Philippians 2:3 – Do nothing out of selfish ambition.

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage one another.

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

2 Timothy 3:17 – Equip for every good work.

“That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:17

1 Peter 3:8 – Be sympathetic and humble.

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” – 1 Peter 3:8

Micah 6:8 – Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly.

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

John 13:14-15 – Washing one another’s feet.

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.” – John 13:14-15

1 Corinthians 12:7 – Each one is given a gift for the common good.

“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” – 1 Corinthians 12:7

James 2:14-17 – Faith must be accompanied by works.

“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” – James 2:14

Final Thoughts

Engaging in community service is a powerful expression of our faith. The Bible reminds us time and again that serving others reflects our love for Jesus, as we are called to help those in need. While we work tirelessly to give back to our communities, we can strengthen our faith at the same time. It’s also important to recognize that community service doesn’t always mean grand gestures; even simple acts of kindness or showing love through actions can have a profound impact. By living out these biblical principles, we contribute to a more compassionate and united society.

Let’s continue exploring and learning about our responsibilities as loving individuals through God’s word. For more insightful topics, check out the Explaining the Bible website. You may also find inspiration in our collection of Bible verses about showing love through actions.

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