Charity

In the Urantia Book

The Hebrews were the first tribe to put a supreme premium on industry; they were the first people to decree that “he who does not work shall not eat. 69:2.5 140:8.2 153:2.6
Jews believed almsgiving was meritorious 164:3.5
The wealthy Pharisees were devoted to almsgiving, and they did not shun publicity regarding their philanthropy. 147:5.2

Jesus taught apostles to turn away social parasites or professional alms-seekers 140:8.12
A prayer that Jesus taught the apostles said that our charity may enfold the weak of the realm 144:5.68
But Jesus said that charity must be anonymous. Jesus always insisted that true goodness must be unconscious, in bestowing charity not allowing the left hand to know what the right hand does. 131:10.8 140:6.11 140:8.26 175:1.9
giving charity is a minor duty, but we should not have left these weightier requirements undone 166:1.4
Jesus said: Contentment is the greatest wealth. What is given wisely is well saved. 131:3.6
Mercy ministry is always the work of the individual, but justice punishment is the function of the social, governmental, or universe administrative groups. 133:1.2

in modern times the improvident depend on the state, thrifty taxpayers, to take care of them. Those who have no capital still expect those who have to feed them. 69:9.5
Jesus did not teach nor countenance improvidence, idleness, indifference to providing the physical necessities for one’s family, or dependence upon alms. 128:5.4 165:4.7
Jesus talked with a Roman senator about the idea of the government supporting and feeding the people to that of the people supporting the government 132:4.5
Even private charity becomes pernicious when long extended to able-bodied citizens. 81:6.32
poverty and dependence can never be eliminated if the defective and degenerate stocks are freely supported and permitted to reproduce without restraint. 71:3.8
in a neighbor planet they are replacing self-respect destroying charity by dignified pensions 72:6.1
modern peoples revel in the lavish distribution of Christmas gifts, while rich men endow great institutions of philanthropy and learning to feel as distinguished and great men. 69:5.13

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

If not work, not eat 69:2.5 — Gn 3:19; Pr 20:4; 2 Th 3:10.
It don't work, don't eat 140:8.2 — 2 Th 3:10.
To Capernaum by boat 153:2.6 — Jn 6:23-24,59.
Men seek physical bread 153:2.6 — Jn 6:26.
Make feasts for poor 140:8.12 — Lk 14:12-14.
Judge not lest you be judged 140:8.12 — Mt 7:1; Lk 6:37.
Do good deeds in secret 131:10.8 — Mt 6:1-4. *Pray most when alone*: Mt 6:5-6. *Judge not*: Mt 7:1-2; Lk 6:37. *Love your enemies*: Pr 24:17; Pr 25:21; Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27,35. *God of eternal salvation*: Heb 5:9; 1 Jn 5:20.
Take up responsibilities and follow me 140:6.11 — Mt 16:24; Mk 8:34; Mk 10:21; Lk 9:23. *Give alms in secret*: Mt 6:1-4. *Pray in secret*: Mt 6:5-7. *God knows before you ask*: Is 65:24; Mt 6:32. *No fasting with sad faces*: Mt 6:16-18. *Store up treasures in heaven*: Mt 6:19-21; Lk 12:33-34.
True goodness is unconscious 140:8.26 — Mt 6:1-3.
Leaders desire honors 175:1.9 — Mt 23:5-7; Mt 23:14; Mk 12:38-40a; Lk 11:43; Lk 20:46-47a.
You clean outside but inside is dirty 166:1.4 — Mt 23:25; Lk 11:39.
Wicked, self-righteous 166:1.4 — Mt 23:28.
God looks at motives 166:1.4 — Lk 16:15.
God looks at both inner and outer 166:1.4 — Lk 11:40-41.
Almsgiving not enough 166:1.4 — Mt 23:23; Lk 11:42.
Woe to seekers of honor 166:1.4 — Mt 23:6-7; Mk 12:36-39; Lk 11:43.
My hour has not yet come 128:5.4 — Jn 2:4; Jn 7:30; Jn 8:20.