Jangan Menabur Karena Ada Maunya - Ps. Henny Kristianus

Summary

This script discusses the importance of giving without seeking recognition, using teachings from Matthew 6. The speaker emphasizes that true blessings come from private, humble acts of generosity, not from seeking praise or public acknowledgment. Examples are shared about how people sometimes boast about their donations, losing their reward in the process. The message urges viewers to practice sincerity in their good deeds, highlighting that real rewards come from God, not from the applause of others. It stresses that giving should be done in secret, without counting or remembering the acts of charity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Do not practice righteousness to be seen by others. Your reward will be lost if your actions are for recognition.
• 😀 Sowing or giving should be done quietly and without expectation of praise from others.
• 😀 True reward comes when giving is done in secret, known only to God.
• 😀 Announcing your generosity publicly means the reward is already received in the form of people's praise.
• 😀 Jesus teaches that when you give, it should not be done for honor or recognition.
• 😀 Sowing for a cause should be done for the benefit of those in need, not for personal gain or public acknowledgment.
• 😀 Praise and thanks from people are temporary and should not be the motivation for helping others.
• 😀 Sowing with a pure heart is not about remembering or counting the acts of kindness.
• 😀 The example set by the pastor is meant to show sincerity, not boastfulness, even if some rewards are lost in the process.
• 😀 Helping others and doing good deeds should be done for the right reasons, not to gain status or validation.
• 😀 Do not keep track of your good deeds or expect others to acknowledge your kindness, as this would forfeit your reward.

Q & A

What is the core message being communicated in the transcript?

The core message is about giving or sowing in a humble manner, without seeking recognition or praise from others. The speaker emphasizes that actions of kindness should be done in secret, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6, to receive a reward from God rather than from people.

How does the speaker relate the teachings of Matthew 6 to the act of giving?

The speaker quotes Matthew 6, which advises against performing acts of righteousness to be seen by others. It stresses that true giving should be done in secret, with God rewarding the giver. The speaker uses this to argue that people should not seek praise or recognition for their charitable acts.

What does the speaker mean when they say, 'If you sow, big or small, I thank you, but I don't need to know'?

The speaker is expressing that the size of the donation doesn't matter, and they are grateful for the act of giving. However, they stress that there is no need for public acknowledgment or for others to know about the donation.

Why does the speaker mention a woman talking about her donation to Tangan Pengharapan?

The speaker shares an example where a woman publicly mentioned her donation to highlight that this kind of behavior contradicts the biblical teaching of giving in secret. The speaker clarifies that the donation should be for the benefit of others, not for personal recognition.

What is the speaker's response to the criticism about shopping while being a pastor?

The speaker questions why it's an issue for them to shop, implying that personal actions like shopping should not be scrutinized or linked to one’s role or charity. The speaker uses this to further discuss how people's judgments and gossip are misguided when it comes to charitable actions.

What does the speaker mean by 'You've lost your reward'?

The speaker is referring to the biblical principle that when someone seeks public recognition for their good deeds, they forfeit the reward from God. The public acknowledgment of their actions becomes their reward, which is temporary and earthly.

What is the significance of 'Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing'?

This phrase emphasizes the importance of giving in secrecy and humility. It suggests that one should not even be conscious of their own giving, which helps prevent pride or the desire for acknowledgment from others.

How does the speaker view public displays of charity, such as posting on social media?

The speaker sees public displays of charity as a way to receive worldly praise and attention. They emphasize that such actions lead to the loss of the spiritual reward, as the recognition from people becomes the person's reward.

What is the difference between giving in secret and giving for recognition, according to the speaker?

Giving in secret means doing so without seeking any acknowledgment or reward from others, which aligns with God's teachings in Matthew 6. Giving for recognition, on the other hand, is about seeking praise from people, and this leads to a lost spiritual reward.

Why does the speaker stress that some of their sermons are based on their personal actions?

The speaker explains that some of their sermons are based on their own examples to demonstrate how they practice what they preach. While they acknowledge that sharing personal examples may result in losing some spiritual reward, they feel it is necessary to show the congregation that they are not just talking but actively living out the principles they teach.