How many of us give from our income, only to those organizations that give us a benefit in some way? We hear a pastor on the radio who preaches a message that we find meaningful, so we give to his ministry in order to perpetuate it. We give to our local church because we like the children's programs and worship music. We give to charitable organizations because they give us a tax benefit at the end of each year.
But when was the last time you gave to someone because THEY needed to be given TO? When did you last give to someone with no thought for yourself? When was the last time your "left hand did not know what your right hand was doing"? Jesus said that's the only way we get rewarded from our Father in heaven. And He said those are the only kind of rewards would never, ever fade away, never get "spent up".
Do it today. Ask the Lord "To whom would you have me give today?" -- then, do it immediately and anonymously. You'll be blessed in ways you never imagined.
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