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!

What God Says About Quid Pro Quo. Part [7] 12/24/2025 (Evening thought)

Luke 6: 34 And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

Quid pro quo: Latin, Something, in exchange for something, A favor, or advantage granted, or expected in return for something…. When understood in a broader context, the practice of quid pro quo can be observed on a personal level, for at its core, it contains the principle of showing a favor, or showing kindness, with the expectation of getting something in return. Thus, the following are four areas of concern that we need to address, and as we do, The Lord would make clear in our minds why he speaks out against the practice in its various forms.

[1] Quid Pro Quo on a personal level. While it is Biblical to do good, and it is upright to show uniform kindness to everyone, the tendency to expect favors in return for doing so, is forbidden in the scriptures. The Christian is to do good, as the song says, for goodness’ sake, not for hope of any reward. This does not mean that the person who is shown kindness or favors should forget the benefactor, or should not show gratitude.

All it means is that the highest motivation for doing good should not be an expectation of returned favor, for if this is the case, one’s goodness becomes transactional. Again, on a personal level, quid pro quo is very often the reason why some individuals might not receive the blessings they expected, after returning tithes and offerings.

Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

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