Posts Tagged ‘Giving’
Read Matthew 6:1-4 and do the exercises below.
- Read through this passage several times and circle (or note) the words that are repeated. What are they?
- The NIV Disciple’s Study Bible contains the following comment on this passage: “God will ultimately reward those who meet the needs of others without thought of personal gain.” However, if Jesus wants us to give selflessly, why does he induce us to do so with the promise of a “reward?” Isn’t that, by definition, a motivation for personal gain?
- What is the reward? Is it selfish to pursue it or not?
