"Don't be afraid," David replied. "I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table."

So Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem, eating all his meals at the king's table.

Now order all the people of Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel. Bring along the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of the goddess Asherah who are supported by Queen Jezebel."

But an honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right.

Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.

Open your homes to each other without complaining.

Each one, as a good manager of God's different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.