Giving to the Needy
Shedding the world and its encumbrances is not only about letting go of worldly activities and sinfulness, but it’s also about doing things that are pleasing to God. Giving to the poor and needy is one of those things that God expects us to do. There is a caveat: if you want to reap godly benefits and please Him, it must be done in secret. To do otherwise is to receive your reward right then and there, as people of the world see you and commend you for it, closing the door on God’s generosity here on earth, and any heavenly reward that He might have bestowed on you. Here is what Jesus said:
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:3-4
Scripture after scripture gives you the keys to wealth, and they all read the same: give to people in need, and you will reap the benefits.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:24-25
If you give generously, you will receive generously, but if you are stingy and don’t share with people in need, you will end up in poverty yourself. However, we must give secretly; otherwise, the accolades of others will be your reward, and that will be all you get.
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