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What is the primary reason for not doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?
What is the primary reason for not doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?
- To receive a reward from God
- To be recognized by others
- To be seen by God who will give His reward at His own time
- To avoid being seen as a hypocrite (correct)
What is the characteristic of a true servant according to Matthew 20:26-27?
What is the characteristic of a true servant according to Matthew 20:26-27?
- Seeking to be chief among others
- Willing to remain in the shadows (correct)
- Desiring to be recognized by others
- Demanding honor and rewards
What is the ultimate goal of a true servant according to the passage?
What is the ultimate goal of a true servant according to the passage?
- To be seen by God who will give His reward at His own time (correct)
- To be honored by others
- To receive recognition from others
- To be in a position of leadership
What is the result of doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?
What is the result of doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?
What is the reward for a true servant according to the passage?
What is the reward for a true servant according to the passage?
What is the characteristic of a hypocrite according to Matthew 6:1-4?
What is the characteristic of a hypocrite according to Matthew 6:1-4?
What is the primary motivation of a servant according to the content?
What is the primary motivation of a servant according to the content?
What is the lesson taught by Jesus to the overzealous mother and two sons?
What is the lesson taught by Jesus to the overzealous mother and two sons?
What is the place of a true servant according to the passage?
What is the place of a true servant according to the passage?
What is the result of doing good deeds to be seen by others?
What is the result of doing good deeds to be seen by others?
What is the characteristic of those who desire public acclamations?
What is the characteristic of those who desire public acclamations?
What is the nature of praise from people according to the content?
What is the nature of praise from people according to the content?
What is the primary focus of a true servant?
What is the primary focus of a true servant?
According to the content, what will some people be when they get to heaven?
According to the content, what will some people be when they get to heaven?
What is the result of doing good deeds to receive praise from people?
What is the result of doing good deeds to receive praise from people?
Where does a true servant seek recognition?
Where does a true servant seek recognition?
Study Notes
No Demand for Recognition
- A true servant remains in the shadows, serving not to be recognized by others but to be seen by God, who will give His reward at His own time.
Characteristics of a True Servant
- Does not seek recognition or rewards from others
- Serves without acknowledgment
- Willing to remain in the shadows or the back rooms, in a place of humility
- Demands no reward or recognition
Jesus' Teachings on Servanthood
- Matthew 6:1-4: Do not do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven
- Matthew 6:1-2: Do not do your deeds so that people can see it; do not sound a trumpet, because to do that, you are being a hypocrite
- Matthew 20:26-27: Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant
The Problem with Seeking Human Recognition
- The praise from people is fickle and fleeting
- Those who desire public acclamations have their reward, but it is not an eternal reward granted by God
- Seeking human recognition can lead to erasing one's heavenly reward
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Learn about the characteristics of a true servant and Jesus' teachings on servanthood. Understand the importance of humility and serving without recognition.
