Rhapsody of Realities for 30 June 2026 — What's Your Motivation

 

TODAY’S ANDREW WOMMACK DEVOTIONAL. 

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TOPIC: What's Your Motivation

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Matthew 6:1, "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven."

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Text: Matthew 6:1-4

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The motive behind our gift is more important than the gift itself. Paul said if he gave all of his goods to feed the poor, or if he made the ultimate sacrifice of giving his own life for someone else, and wasn't motivated by love, his gift would profit him nothing (1 Cor. 13:3).

Many Christians give faithfully but never see the hundredfold return that the Lord promised because of wrong motives (Mk. 10:29-30). Paul said God loves a cheerful giver - not one who gives grudgingly or out of debt (2 Cor. 9:7).

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Jesus gave us the key to purifying our motives in this same teaching. He said, 'But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth' (Mt. 6:3). Giving in a manner in which you will not receive recognition for your gifts will guarantee that your motives are right and grant you the true joy that comes through selfless giving (Acts 20:24).

Ask the Lord to show you an opportunity today to give a kind word or a helping hand to someone who will not be able to repay you and others will never know about it. This could be a motorist in a traffic jam, a co-worker, a spouse, a child who won't even notice your kind deed, or any number of other people. Opportunities are all around us.

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PRAISEJAMZBLOG INSIGHT

Today's devotional reminds us that God looks beyond our actions and examines the motives of our hearts. Acts of generosity, service, and kindness carry lasting value when they are inspired by love rather than the desire for recognition or reward. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His selfless nature by giving cheerfully and serving others with sincere hearts. When our motivation is to honor God and bless people, our lives become a true expression of His love and grace.