Biblical hospitality is not performance. It is love made visible through welcome, attention and shared provision.
Welcome as faith
Biblical principle- Abraham welcomes strangers with water, rest and a generous meal.
- Jesus repeatedly receives and gives hospitality around tables.
- The early church breaks bread with gladness and practical care.
Beyond reciprocity
Biblical command- Jesus says to invite the poor, maimed, lame and blind—people unable to repay.
- Partiality at a meal contradicts love of neighbour.
- A simple table offered in love can be more faithful than abundance used for status.
What Scripture says
- Hospitality is a Christian practice of welcome, generosity and fellowship.
What Scripture does NOT say
- Hospitality does not require wealth, an impressive home or elaborate food.
Questions to reflect on
- Who could I welcome without expecting anything back?
Reflection journal
Who could I welcome without expecting anything back?
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