The Logic of Alms giving with Trumpet Sound

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 11th Week - Wednesday*

*The Logic of Alms giving with Trumpet Sound*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18*

*FIRST READING - 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14*

*When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you,*

*1) Trumpet and it's sound*

When Trumpet is blown, it creates a huge noise, around where it is blown 

When it creates huge noise, it automatically captures the attention of the people 

In other words trumpet has the capacity to capture the attention of the people 

*2) Almsgiving and Trumpet*

When some one gives alms, and if there is a sound of Trumpet, automatically the attention of people is drown to that side 

By capturing the attention of people through the trumpet sound, people also will be able to know the importance of blowing the trumpet

Since people don't blow the trumpet without any reason, people automatically conclude that there is some special event behind the sound of Trumpet

*3) Intention of the person to have trumpet while giving alms*

First of all the trumpet is blown to capture the attention of people 

Secondly to communicate the message that some one is giving alms 

Thirdly to get appreciation from the people those who are arround the situation. 

*4) The reaction of the People*

When people here the sound of Trumpet they understand the importance of the situation

Since the Trumpet is blown in this context to proclaim about giving of alms people automatically come and appreciate the person who gives alms. 

Since the intention of the person to make known to the whole world, by blowing the trumpet and to get praises for the same, people will respond accordingly. 

*5) The result and loss of Trumpet blowing*

The result is, when the whole event is made known to the public, people appreciate for what one does 

Since all praises which deserve for doing such a great work of Almsgiving,  come from people, there is no room left for God to appreciate

So the praises of Human beings becomes a block for God to appreciate a person who does work of Almsgiving

*6) Each good deed deserves reward, but not double reward*

When a person receives reward from people, what ever is due for good work is already paid. 

In such a situation one can't expect to be paid twice or thrice. 

Same logic follows in trumpet blowing and Almsgiving. 

When people already pay for your deeds, one can't expect to have a reward from God. 

This is the only reason why a person can't deserve from God, when the reward is given by people 

*7) From where do I expect reward for my good works?*

Is it from the Human beings or Human paise or From God? 

From human beings it is quick but does not last long 

From God, it comes on opportune time, some times early, some times delayed. But reward from God, lasts forever. 

What is my choice?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*