Giving to receive rewards

GIVING TO RECEIVE A REWARD

Luke 14:12-14

There two types of rewards in giving

            (1) Giving to receive praise of men

            (2) Giving to receive a reward from God

Giving to receive praise of men  Mat. 6:1, John 12:42-43

Ø  We seek reward from people

Ø  We look forward to see men thank us for what we did

Ø  We let everyone know what charity we have done.

Ø  People clapped for us when we give.

Ø  We seek for an announcement when we give.

Ø  We give to show our riches

Giving to receive a reward Matt 6:2-4

Ø  When we give in secret

Ø  When people opposed us when we give

Ø  When we give with a cheerful heart and seeking vain glory

Ø  When we do not announce our gift

Ø  When we give anonymously

Our life on earth is an investment. When we invest wisely we will reap well but if we invest wrongly we loss.  Whatever we sow same shall we reap Gal.6:7

If you are giving to receive a reward then you need to follow the rule that can bring a reward to you.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GIVE?

When we give, there are two rewards that await us the

Ø  Immediate rewards and

Ø  Future rewards.

The praise of men can be immediate rewards

God’s rewards can be in future

Two conditions in giving 2Corinthians 9:6-7

(1) Grudgingly

(2) Cheerful

The result of giving Gen 4:2-5

Ø  Acceptable gifts

Ø  Unacceptable gifts

WHY DO WE GIVE AND LOST THE REWARD

Our heart is not pure

Jer 17:9-10 Ps 5:9

WE NEED A NEW HEART

James 4:8

1Peter 1:22

Prayer: Psalm 51:10