"So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full." -Matthew 6:2 (NASB)
At my school we have a reward program where students can be given stickers and earn rewards for being "good citizens" and lending a hand to other students. When students are "caught" lending a hand or doing a good deed and immediately ask for a sticker, they are not given one. The intent is to foster motivation to do good that is not simply based on recognition and prizes.
Jesus reminds us of a similar principle. When we help others, we should not announce our good deeds and look for the recognition of those around us. This recognition from the people around us will not last. Instead, we should continue to do good, to share our blessings, and to show God's love. As we follow God, we can be assured that we have already found our reward in His love, forgiveness, and blessings in our lives! These are rewards that will last for eternity!
Don't ask, "Where's my reward?" Follow God and be confident in all that He has promised!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and for blessing me. Help me to always share Your love and blessings with others, knowing that I have already found my reward in You. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
Jesus reminds us of a similar principle. When we help others, we should not announce our good deeds and look for the recognition of those around us. This recognition from the people around us will not last. Instead, we should continue to do good, to share our blessings, and to show God's love. As we follow God, we can be assured that we have already found our reward in His love, forgiveness, and blessings in our lives! These are rewards that will last for eternity!
Don't ask, "Where's my reward?" Follow God and be confident in all that He has promised!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and for blessing me. Help me to always share Your love and blessings with others, knowing that I have already found my reward in You. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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