He that has pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and that which he has given will he pay him again. Proverbs 19:17. See also, Acts 4:32-35. 2 Corinthians 9:6; 2 Corinthians 9:15. 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 1 Timothy 6:19.
Who would not willingly give charity? Faith always expects and receives something for that purpose from the treasure of God, who is rich enough when we have nothing. God bestows his gifts upon us, and gives us also the heart to bestow them again upon others, consequently he rewards his own gifts, which passed only through our hands, and crowns his own works. Note, 1 Chronicles 29:14-16.
Blest is the man whose bowels move,
And melt with pity to the poor;
Whose soul by sympathizing love
Feels what his fellow-saints endure.
His heart contrives for their relief
More good than his own hands can do;
He in the time of general grief,
Shall find the Lord has bowels too.
His soul shall live secure on earth,
With secret blessings on his head,
When drought, and pestilence, and dearth
Around him multiply their dead.
Or if he languish on his couch,
God will pronounce his sins forgiven,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his soul to heaven.