Luk 14:12-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : Jesus also spoke to the man who had invited everyone to the meal. He said not to invite only friends, family, or rich neighbors who can pay you back. Doing good just to receive good in return is not real generosity. Many people invite others just to show off or to get something back, but this is not what God wants (Luke 14:12; Proverbs 22:16 ; Esther 1:3

‏ Luke 14:12-13

v. 12: Jesus also spoke to the man who had invited everyone to the meal. He said not to invite only friends, family, or rich neighbors who can pay you back. Doing good just to receive good in return is not real generosity. Many people invite others just to show off or to get something back, but this is not what God wants (Luke 14:12; Proverbs 22:16 ^a; Esther 1:3–4 ^b).

v. 13–14: Instead, Jesus taught to invite the poor, the disabled, and those who cannot repay you. God will reward this kind of kindness, even if people do not. You may not get anything now, but you will be blessed at the resurrection of the just. God remembers every act of charity, and true generosity will be rewarded forever (Luke 14:13–14; Nehemiah 8:10 ^c).