The Principles That Lead To Reward

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:3-4 Today, I want to discuss the principles that lead to reward! Many years ago, while I was in seminary, I decided to memorize the Sermon on the Mount, which is considered Jesus’ pivotal speech on life. I expected that memorizing the Sermon on the Mount would lead me to a monk-like sense of Zen and peace. I believed this outcome was a hidden truth. I thought that once I memorized it, I would be able to walk around as a calming presence, capable of uplifting others with my words and my energy. When I read the Sermon on the Mount, I was surprised to discover that