Matthew 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
As Christians, we are called to do good to others, even when they are evil toward us. We are to love our enemies, and pray for them. Giving to others, regardless of whether or not it is our time, money or other resources, should be done in a way that is not hypocritical. In other words, not looking for anything in return, or looking for people's praises. Too often, people do only for people who can do for them, or they give in such a way that as many others as possible will know, or find out about it, in order to get praise, and a pat on the back. God tells us that when this is our motivation in giving to others, the praise or pat on the back is our reward; for we will receive no reward from Him. Our God knows all things, even those done in secret. Therefore, His desire is that we give in secret, so that He is the only One who sees it. God is not interested in our "outward" good deeds, but more so in what is in our hearts when we give, or do for others. Today, let us look for an opportunity to bless someone else with a good deed toward them. However, let us do it in such way that we receive no pat on the back for it. That will require that we put our pride, and desire for attention, aside, and trust that God is the true Rewarder of those who do good.
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