******* PRAISE THE LORD *******
" We cannot teach people anything; We can only help them
Topic: SECRET SERVICE
"But when you give
alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that
your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. " - Matthew 6:3,4.
While the gift given in the cause of God will
bring blessing to some needy person, it is the motive of giving that the Lord
judges. Jesus cautioned that not only others should not know about our giving,
but also our left hand. We are not to let our light shine to be praised by
others. Our acts of goodness should bring glory to God alone. The Pharisees
showed off their gift-giving by making it a display. They wanted the praise of
men. Jesus did not approve of their wrong motive in giving.
God
does not like hypocrisy and outward show in religious duties. Everything must
be done as an act of gratitude and service.
The giving must be done from an inward
principle. Giving for self-exaltation is a subtle sin. Jesus said that these
pompous givers had their reward as they promised themselves. But the reward for
the humble giver comes from the Lord. He rewards us not as a master who gives
his servant what he earns, but as a doting father who gives abundantly to the son
who serves him.
Jesus calls us to a life of service. This
service is an integral part of being His disciples. This service must be driven
by compassion and brotherly love. We are to exhibit the attitude to Christ in
relating to those needing our help. In serving others, we become partners in
His mission of mercy.
In Matthew chapter 25, Jesus lets us know just where to
find Him-among the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, He rebukes those who claim to
be doing acts of goodness, but they are not where He is. He declares that they
have no claim on His kingdom.
Christians should be angels of mercy. The whole
world of suffering lies before us. We can choose our role in the secret service
with the Master.
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