Why Do Your Good Deeds Count for Nothing? (The Motive Test)
Why Do Your Good Deeds Count for Nothing? Discover the Biblical Truth About Motives in Christian Service
You can do the right thing for the wrong reason and lose all your reward. In this daily Bible devotional, we examine what Jesus teaches in Matthew 6 about serving God with pure motives rather than seeking human applause. Learn how to serve for God's glory alone and ensure your good deeds count for eternity.
What You'll Learn:
✓ Why Jesus says some good deeds receive no heavenly reward (Matthew 6:1-4)
✓ The difference between serving for applause and serving for God's glory
✓ Two powerful questions to examine your motives before you serve
✓ How to give generously, serve secretly, and sacrifice quietly
✓ Practical steps to purify your motives in Christian service
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 6:1-4 | 2 Corinthians 9:12 | 1 Peter 4:11 | Philippians 1:15-18 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | Colossians 3:17 | Luke 14:12-14
Your Challenge This Week:
Do something generous that no one will ever know about. Give money anonymously. Serve secretly. Help someone who can never repay you - and never tell anyone about it.
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