Jesus speaks to us directly about our motivations for giving to those in need in Matthew 6:1-4.
6 “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. 4 Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Jesus speaks right to our hearts and motivation for giving. If we give to get “credit” from man, than that is all we get. Our motives are selfish. However, God loves when we give with a heart and motivation to do God’s will and show love for others. When this is our motivation we give in private and give glory to God instead of seeking credit for ourselves.
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