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These benefits encompass both spiritual and material aspects of life, reflecting God's grace, mercy, and provision. Biblical References to Benefits 1. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2</a> · "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds." This verse encourages believers to remember and be grateful for the numerous benefits God provides. The psalmist lists forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, and compassion as some of these divine benefits. 2. <a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19</a> · "Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation." Here, the psalmist acknowledges God's continual support and salvation as daily benefits that sustain and uplift His people. 3. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> · "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow." This passage highlights that all good things in life are benefits from God, emphasizing His unchanging nature and generosity. 4. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> · "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms." Paul speaks of the spiritual benefits believers receive through their union with Christ, including redemption, adoption, and an eternal inheritance. Spiritual Benefits The Bible emphasizes spiritual benefits as paramount. These include salvation, forgiveness of sins, peace with God, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual benefits are eternal and transformative, shaping the believer's character and relationship with God. · Salvation and Forgiveness: Through Jesus Christ, believers receive the ultimate benefit of salvation and forgiveness of sins (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>). This reconciles them to God and grants eternal life. · Peace and Joy: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, and the joy of the Lord are profound benefits that sustain believers through trials (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a>). · Guidance and Wisdom: God provides wisdom and guidance to those who seek Him, a benefit that helps believers navigate life's complexities (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). Material Benefits While spiritual benefits are emphasized, the Bible also acknowledges material blessings as benefits from God. These include provision for daily needs, health, and prosperity. · Provision: Jesus taught His followers to trust in God's provision, as seen in the Lord's Prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread" (<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>). This reflects reliance on God for material needs. · Health and Well-being: The Bible often associates obedience to God's commandments with physical health and well-being (<a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7-8</a>). · Prosperity: While not a guarantee of wealth, the Bible speaks of prosperity as a potential benefit of living righteously and wisely (<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a>). Responsibilities and Responses With benefits come responsibilities. Believers are called to respond to God's benefits with gratitude, worship, and obedience. The acknowledgment of God's benefits should lead to a life of service and dedication to Him. · Gratitude: Recognizing God's benefits should inspire continual thanksgiving and praise (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>). · Stewardship: Believers are entrusted with the benefits they receive and are called to use them wisely for God's glory and the good of others (<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a>). · Obedience: The reception of God's benefits should lead to a life of obedience and faithfulness, reflecting His character and purposes (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a>). In summary, the concept of benefits in the Bible encompasses a wide range of blessings from God, both spiritual and material. These benefits are a testament to God's love and faithfulness, calling believers to a life of gratitude, stewardship, and obedience.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2390.htm">2390. iaomai -- to heal</a> ... [2390 ("to heal") draws the attention , the supernatural Healer, ie beyond the physical healing itself and its benefits (as with 2323 ).]. Word Origin a prim. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2390.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1813.htm">1813. exaleipho -- to wipe out, erase, obliterate</a> ... on a wax tablet). Thus 1813 () was used for obligations or entitlements (extended benefits or liabilities).]. Word Origin from ek ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1813.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3108.htm">3108. makarismos -- a declaration of blessedness</a> ... Cognate: 3108 (a noun) -- , ie the condition (state, declaration) of receiving eternal benefits from God (ie that are , with ; the Greek root literally means ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3108.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1757.htm">1757. eneulogeo -- to confer a benefit on, to bless</a> ... 1757 (from 1722 "in," which intensifies 2127 , "bless") -- properly, speak well in, ie " a state (condition) of blessing" because of receiving God's benefits ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1757.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3107.htm">3107. makarios -- blessed, happy</a> ... 3107 ("blessed") describes a believer in ("fortunate") position from receiving () -- which (literally) ("make long, large") His grace (benefits). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3107.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3106.htm">3106. makarizo -- to bless</a> ... happy. Cognate: 3106 -- pronounce , as the result of enjoying the benefits (privileges) that (literally) from God. See 3107 (). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3106.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4105.htm">4105. Mehetabel -- "God benefits," wife of an Edomite king, also ...</a> ... 4104, 4105. Mehetabel. 4106 . "God benefits," wife of an Edomite king, also an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah. Transliteration ... /hebrew/4105.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8408.htm">8408. tagmul -- a benefit</a> ... 8407, 8408. tagmul. 8409 . a benefit. Transliteration: tagmul Phonetic Spelling: (tag-mool') Short Definition: benefits. Word Origin ... /hebrew/8408.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1576.htm">1576. gemul -- a dealing, recompense, benefit</a> ... Word Origin from gamal Definition a dealing, recompense, benefit NASB Word Usage benefit (1), benefits (1), dealings (1), deeds (1), deserved* (1), good deed (1 ... /hebrew/1576.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/anonymous/the_westminster_shorter_catechism/question_36_0_0_what_are_the.htm">What are the Benefits which in this Life do Accompany or Flow from ...</a> ... Question 36: What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification? A36 ... /.../anonymous/the westminster shorter catechism/question 36 0 0 what are the.htm<a href="/library/whitefield/selected_sermons_of_george_whitefield/the_benefits_of_an_early.htm">The Benefits of an Early Piety</a> ... The Benefits of an Early Piety. The amiableness of religion in itself, and the innumerable advantages that flow from it to society ... /.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/the benefits of an early.htm<a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xxv_benefits_should_be.htm">Benefits Should be Conferred on the Poor Rather than on the Rich.. ...</a> ... Book II. Chapter XXV. Benefits should be conferred on the poor rather than on the rich? Benefits should be conferred on the poor ... /.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xxv benefits should be.htm<a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/708__benefits_of_the.htm">Benefits of the Ministry.</a> ... DEDICATIONS; ORDINATIONS; INSTALLATIONS. 708. " Benefits of the Ministry. 708. 8s. & 6s. M. SF Smith. Benefits of the Ministry. ... /.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/708 benefits of the.htm<a href="/library/whitefield/selected_sermons_of_george_whitefield/the_necessity_and_benefits_of.htm">The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society</a> ... The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society. Eccles.4:9-12 " "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. ... /.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the necessity and benefits of.htm<a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_1_the_benefits_of.htm">The Benefits of Christ Made Available to us by the Secret ...</a> ... THE BENEFITS IT CONFERS, AND THE EFFECTS RESULTING FROM IT. CHAPTER 1. THE BENEFITS OF CHRIST MADE AVAILABLE TO US BY THE SECRET OPERATION OF THE SPIRIT. ... /.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 1 the benefits of.htm<a href="/library/clement/exhortation_to_the_heathen/chapter_xi_how_great_are_the.htm">How Great are the Benefits Conferred on Man through the Advent of ...</a> ... Chapter XI."How Great are the Benefits Conferred on Man Through the Advent of Christ. Contemplate a little, if agreeable to you, the divine beneficence. ... /.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter xi how great are the.htm<a href="/library/anonymous/the_westminster_shorter_catechism/question_32_0_0_what_benefits_do.htm">What Benefits do they that are Effectually Called Partake of in ...</a> ... Question 32: What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life? A32: They that are effectually called do ... /.../the westminster shorter catechism/question 32 0 0 what benefits do.htm<a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_viii_list_of_the_benefits.htm">List of the Benefits which Constantine Conferred in the Freedom of ...</a> ... Book I. Chapter VIII."List of the Benefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter viii list of the benefits.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_31_what_benefits_god_gives.htm">What Benefits God Gives to the Followers of the Truth to Enjoy ...</a> ... Book VII. Chapter 31."What Benefits God Gives to the Followers of the Truth to Enjoy Over and Above His General Bounty. For, besides ... /.../augustine/city of god/chapter 31 what benefits god gives.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/benefits.htm">Benefits (12 Occurrences)</a> ...Benefits (12 Occurrences). ... (See RSV). 1 Corinthians 9:23 And I do everything for the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its benefits. ... /b/benefits.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/r/restoration.htm">Restoration (4 Occurrences)</a> ... spiritual world. Whether the benefits of the restoration are to accrue to all men is also left undefined in the Scriptures. In the ... /r/restoration.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/c/conferred.htm">Conferred (22 Occurrences)</a> ... with every leader. (See NIV). Psalms 13:6 I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath conferred benefits upon me! (YLT). Psalms 103:10 Not according ... /c/conferred.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/g/grateful.htm">Grateful (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (a.) Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give ... /g/grateful.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/p/persian.htm">Persian (4 Occurrences)</a> ... "To me, O Ahura Mazda, who approach you two through Vohu Mano, grant the benefits from Asha, (those) of both worlds, both of the material (world) and of that ... /p/persian.htm - 45k<a href="/topical/p/praise.htm">Praise (487 Occurrences)</a> ... effects of His power and wisdom, but as expressions of His personal love to the individual, the nation, the church, His works become benefits, and praise ... /p/praise.htm - 47k<a href="/topical/s/sacraments.htm">Sacraments</a> ... sacraments are efficacious ex opere operato, ie in virtue of a power inherent in themselves as outward acts whereby they communicate saving benefits to those ... /s/sacraments.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/a/astronomy.htm">Astronomy</a> ... Men in those days terribly perverted the benefits which they received through the sun, and made them the occasion and excuse for plunging into all kinds of ... /a/astronomy.htm - 40k<a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer (406 Occurrences)</a> ... signification. In the former case it is supplication for benefits either for one's self (petition) or for others (intercession). ... /p/prayer.htm - 80k<a href="/topical/v/vow.htm">Vow (49 Occurrences)</a> ... be positive (nedher) and included all promises to perform certain things for, or bring certain offerings to, God, in return for certain benefits which were ... /v/vow.htm - 27k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/wisdom-foolishness-women-Proverbs.html">Why are both wisdom and foolishness pictured as women in Proverbs? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/reward-for-obedience.html">Does God reward us for being obedient to His Word? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-marriage.html">If getting married would cause financial issues due to government regulations, is it acceptable for a couple to have a spiritual marriage, but not a legal marriage? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/benefits.htm">Benefits: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Benefits (12 Occurrences)<a href="/john/4-38.htm">John 4:38</a> I sent you to reap that for which you haven't labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor." (See NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a> If we sowed to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we reap your fleshly things? (See RSV)<a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">1 Corinthians 9:23</a> And I do everything for the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its benefits. (WEY)<a href="/deuteronomy/18-8.htm">Deuteronomy 18:8</a> They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which comes of the sale of his patrimony. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalms 68:19</a> Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. (KJV WBS)<a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalms 103:2</a> Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/103-10.htm">Psalms 103:10</a> Not according to our sins hath He done to us, Nor according to our iniquities Hath He conferred benefits upon us. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/116-7.htm">Psalms 116:7</a> Turn back, O my soul, to thy rest, For Jehovah hath conferred benefits on thee. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">Psalms 116:12</a> What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me? (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Psalms 119:17</a> Gimel.' Confer benefits on Thy servant, I live, and I keep Thy word. (YLT)<a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Proverbs 11:17</a> The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:11</a> Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun. 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