What God Says About Quid Pro Quo. Part [9] 12/25/2025 (Evening thought)

Matthew 7:21 Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Again, on a personal level, the practice of salvation by works is based upon quid pro quo where persons do good and right things expecting to receive some benefit in return. Doing the right thing, in any form or fashion, where the primary motivation is a return on investment, falls short of the gold standard, and should be strictly avoided wherever possible. According to the Bible, when Jesus comes the 2nd time, many people will be expecting to be ushered into His kingdom based upon meritorious work.

They kept a list of the many good things that they did and now, as far as expectation goes, they believe it is time for Jesus to return the favors, with a one-way ticket to glory.  But too late persons find out that God’s kingdom is not based on quid pro quo, and now, even though they make mention of their long list of good deeds, Christ isn’t buying it because their motivations were not honorable. In other words, they were doing the right things for the wrong reasons.

[2] Quid Pro Quo on a church/ state level. Quid pro quo is so pervasive that it can be observed also, on a church level where politicians may offer to fund certain programs and educational endeavors of the church, in exchange for some favor. Remember, the foundational principles of quid pro quo involve a favor or advantage that is granted, or expected in return for something. When this occurs it very often blurs the lines between the church and state.

Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

What God Says About Quid Pro Quo. Part [8] 12/24/2025 (Morning thought)

2nd Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposes in his heart so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

In some cases, it might not be genuine gratitude to God that drives the giving, in some instances, it was more of a deal that some folks cut with God. Thus, if the blessings do not come down as expected, some individuals do turn sour, and accuse The Lord of not upholding His end of the bargain. Tithing was never intended to be a contract, it was intended to be as an acknowledgement of God as the owner of everything we have, and also to put a check on inherent covetousness in our fallen human nature.

Therefore, when the Christian gives, and returns to God, it should never be looked upon as us cutting a deal, for if we were to view it that way, it would just be quid pro quo, dressed up in sacerdotal garments….. Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9 You are cursed with a curse: for you have robbed me, even this whole nation.

Malachi 3:10 Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

Matthew 10: 7 And as you go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!