In the Old Testament, it says that if you have the power to do something good, then you have to do it. You're not to avoid helping somebody in their time of need.

The God of the Old Testament is the depiction of evil.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.

Perhaps the best-known Old Testament example of perseverance is the story of Job.

If someone doesn't know their Old Testament, they don't know right doctrine, right correction, and they can't be equipped for good works.