Faith
Bible Reading Fuels Generosity and Love
Faith Facts
- ABS report reveals strong link between frequent Bible reading and loving, generous actions.
- Scripture engagement leads to higher charitable giving and greater encouragement of pro-social behavior.
- Evangelical Protestants and Black Protestant churches set the standard for generous giving and support for local churches.
Americans who turn to the Bible more often are overwhelmingly more likely to act in love and generosity toward others, according to new nationwide research from the American Bible Society.
The findings, based on a robust survey, underscore that men and women whose lives are built on Scripture are far more likely to volunteer their time, offer their resources, and show Christian hospitality to their neighbors.
“The correlation between Scripture engagement and loving behavior and generosity is undeniable. The more people engage with Scripture, the more likely they are to give of their time, talents, and treasures and to act lovingly toward their neighbors,” said John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer at American Bible Society.
Pro-social questions in the survey included topics such as welcoming immigrants, befriending those of other races or faiths, caring for creation, and standing with the oppressed—each area showing increased support among those deeply rooted in God’s Word.
Charitable donations were notably higher from frequent Bible readers, with the Scripture Engaged donating a median of $2,000, well above those less engaged with the Bible.
In another encouraging sign, practicing Christians who read the Bible regularly were twice as likely to say the Bible inspires generosity in their lives compared to those less engaged with Scripture.
Evangelical Protestants were found to be leading in giving, faithfully supporting their communities and churches, while Black Protestant churches dedicate the majority of their gifts to their local congregations.
Let us take these findings as encouragement to remain steadfast in God’s Word, shining His love through generous deeds and faithful service in our daily walk.
Faith Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps ideologically guards the regime, controlling the economy and blocking paths to freedom unlike Egypt’s 2013 shift.
- History like 1979 revolution and cases in Afghanistan and Sudan show brief windows of freedom often collapse without Christian values anchoring society.
- True transformation requires God’s intervention, as authoritarian regimes rarely yield genuine democracy absent Biblical principles.
Dr. Martin Parsons warns that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran will intensify persecution against Iranian Christians in the short term.
The regime, weakened and threatened, draws on Shi’a martyrdom doctrine to target believers as enemies, mirroring past crackdowns amid protests.
Believers everywhere must urgently pray for Iranian Christians.
Trust God’s sovereignty amid trials, as Scripture commands unceasing prayer for persecuted brethren.
Faith Facts
- The report revealed a third of young non-churchgoers would attend if invited by a friend, with a quarter eager to explore the Bible.
- Bible sales surged in 2025, with SPCK reporting record figures among younger readers seeking truth and peace.
- Bible Society stands firm, citing YouGov’s rigorous methods, as church leaders report fuller services and rising spiritual curiosity.
YouGov plans to repeat its church attendance survey later this year amid scrutiny of Bible Society’s
“Quiet Revival” report
which showed Christian attendance rising from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.
Young adults aged 18-24 saw dramatic increases, from 4% to 16% overall, with over a fifth of young men and 12% of young women attending monthly, signaling hope for faith’s renewal.
Despite secular critics questioning the data, this upcoming survey offers a chance to affirm God’s work in Britain.
Pray for revival, invite friends to church, and stand boldly for faith and freedom.
Faith Facts
- God rested on the seventh day after creation, blessing the Sabbath as an example for His people (Genesis 2:2-3).
- Hebrews 4:9-10 promises a Sabbath-rest for God’s people, mirroring His own rest from works.
- Jesus invites the weary to find soul-rest in Him, with an easy yoke and light burden (Matthew 11:28-30).
In a culture glorifying endless toil, Christians must reclaim rest as sacred obedience to God’s design.
Rest ceases striving and depends fully on the Creator, renewing strength for faith, family, and freedom.
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him.” (Psalm 62:1)
Today, pause from worldly pressures, trust in divine provision, and rest to stand firm in biblical values.
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