Matthew 6:1-4 NLT
Teaching about Giving to the Needy
1 “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. 2 When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. 3 But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. 4Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Do you give to the needy for the pat on the back from people or God? If it's from people, that is all the reward you will get. Personally, I'd rather get my reward in Heaven when I see God.
I've made the mistake of giving and telling someone what I did for that pat on the back. The joy of giving was short lived. It's so much more satisfying to give and keep it a secret. Not only does it bless the receiver, it warms your heart for days, and I'm sure it makes God smile.
Have a blessed Sunday! And please pray for Carter. Two year old victim of day care worker child abuse. My cousins Great grandson. 18 days in NICU and 5 procedures to remove blood clots from his brain. The last 24 hours have been rough for the family. Prognosis guarded.
Thank you! Cecilia
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