21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 2:21 ESV
Although I don't recommend the show, many years ago the sitcom "Friends" had an episode about whether there was ever a truly selfless good deed. Throughout the show when the character Pheobe would do a good deed, another character would point out how that deed was not 100% selfless.
The idea of a truly selfless good deed is interesting. Volunteering at a homeless shelter may not have a financial return, but it is helping those individuals which in turn helps the community at large which by extension benefits the volunteer. Raking the elderly neighbor's leaves creates a more aesthetically pleasing neighborhood which benefits all the homeowners on the street.
Perhaps the only truly selfless good deed was when Christ left heaven, spend 33 years on earth, and was murdered just to provide a path for the restoration of our relationship with the Father.
Before Jesus' birth and resurrection God was complete and perfect. After His son's life, death, and resurrection God was unchanged- still complete and perfect.
Christ's abandonment of heaven, hard earthly life, and brutal death did not benefit God at all. His being was not added to nor diminished a fraction. His wealth not affected. His status as the Alpha and Omega not changed.
Christ came to earth for one reason. . .So that we might be reconciled to God the Father for today, tomorrow, and eternity. While we should continue to perform acts of kindness, volunteer at pet shelters, and contribute financially to missions, the ultimate good deed was performed by Jesus Christ.
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