April 28, 2024

Psalm 47
Matthew 6:1-4

Jesus assumes, as we have turned to live in the kingdom of heaven, we will seek to give relief to the poor and suffering. It is a basic command of the law.

This is a transactional relationship: Giver to Receiver. But Jesus knows us all too well. The poor cannot give us a reward in return; whereas, deep within us is the desire to be given proper credit for our generosity. So, whose reward do we seek? Other people or our heavenly Father, in whose kingdom we are living?

This is not about memorial plates, but the intention of our hearts to obey God.