Don’t Be Needy When Giving to the Needy
Jesus expects us to give, but he desires that we not give with a need to be noticed. The only recognition that a generous heart should seek comes from God.
Author
Taylor Wolfe
Missions Pastor
Generosity
Don’t Be Needy When Giving to the Needy
Jesus expects us to give, but he desires that we not give with a need to be noticed. The only recognition that a generous heart should seek comes from God.
Taylor Wolfe
Missions Pastor
Don’t be needy when giving to the needy; rather be a giver, who needs to give.
What’s your motivation for giving? (6:1)
- Jesus gives caution to practicing our righteousness with a motive that seeks the praises of people.
- When the applause of others is at the heart of our actions, the condition of our heart is exposed.
- Action on your part, that seeks a reaction on their part, is a distraction from the Father.
What’s your methodology in giving? (6:2-4)
- Jesus expects us to meet needs and give to the needy.
- God desires for our external displays of our righteousness to be consistent with that which is happening internally.
- Joy-filled, generous giving is a not a penalty for those who follow Jesus but rather an opportunity to join Him in meeting needs.
Ask yourself these questions:
- When you give, who is your audience and what is your motive?
- Who will receive honor and glory from this?
- What is my reward?
