What other scriptures support the principle found in Luke 6:33? Core Principle in Luke 6:33 “And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.” Old Testament Foundations of Unconditional Goodness • Proverbs 25:21-22 — “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.” • Exodus 23:4-5 — Returning a stray animal or helping a fallen donkey even when it belongs to one who hates you. • Leviticus 19:18 — “Love your neighbor as yourself.” • Micah 6:8 — “He has shown you, O man, what is good: and what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Jesus Expands the Principle • Matthew 5:44-46 — “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… For if you love those who love you, what reward will you get?” • Matthew 7:12 — “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you.” • Luke 6:35 — “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return.” • John 13:34 — “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another.” Apostolic Application to the Church • Romans 12:14, 17-21 — “Bless those who persecute you… Do not repay anyone evil for evil… ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him…’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” • 1 Thessalonians 5:15 — “Make sure that no one repays evil for evil, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.” • 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.” • 1 Peter 3:9 — “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called.” • Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” • Hebrews 13:16 — “Do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Summary List of Supporting References Proverbs 25:21-22; Exodus 23:4-5; Leviticus 19:18; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:44-46; Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:35; John 13:34; Romans 12:14, 17-21; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; Galatians 6:10; 1 Peter 3:9; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrews 13:16 |
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