Should one expect a reward when doing a good deed?

I agree that it is the natural tendency of an ordinary person to expect a reward after a good deed. Otherwise he may feel that his deed is not appreciated and becomes disappointed. This might be apparently true to some extent. But if we could think deeply this expectation might not be perfectly right. There are lots of teachings to advise us “to expect for nothing” after offering our service. My religion does teach me to offer good service and ask for no reward. Nevertheless I believe that good deed does reward, not instantly but very much later on or even in the next life lol… Say frankly I do expect reward after doing a good deed if it’s really deserved.

Good deeds should come from the heart. It should be something a persons wishes to do for others because it makes him feel good to help others. Therefore, when someone does a good deed. he shouldn't think of the rewards he might get, or even expect a reward in the first place. If someone does something for someone and expects a reward, it is akin to him providing a paid service, and this cannot certainly be called a good deed. For example, if you have a little problem with your digital camera and the service personnel at the camera shop you visit fixes your problem but charges you for his service, do you say that he did you a good deed? Probably not. But if he is feeling generous and says that it is not a big deal, and decides not to charge you, then perhaps we can say that a good deed was performed. I can say that all my life, I have done many good deeds for others, whether big or small. These are usually favours for friends and colleagues, sometimes for strangers. But I have also been on the receiving end of good deeds as well many times too. Let me quote a very recent example. Yesterday, I was out shopping and bought some DVDs and paid with my credit card. Immediately after, I drove out of the shopping complex. Five minutes after I left, I received a call on my handphone from my credit card bank saying that a stranger had picked up my credit card. I was feeling uneasy because I needed the card back due to some card promotions going on for the month. Immediately I drove back to the shopping complex, called the person and to my relief, got my credit card back easily. The person could have taken my card and not called my bank, or used it dishonestly to buy something with it, but she didn't. Instead she made a very timely (I must say very fast too) call and that enabled me to get my card back within minutes. That I would say was a very good deed done, and I really appreciated her gesture and honesty.

well if doing good deeds has an award maybe i have a lot of rewards already...lol. well it is nice to see that afting giving someone a good deed they are so greatful and they give something in return. but how about the less fortunate... who are going to help them if all that wants to help are waiting for the reward.

I think our attitude should be not expecting a reward for doing something good. If you do expect to get something out of doing good, then it means you are not sincere about it. You only did that because you were waiting for something in return. You were not really a good samaritan, because you think that you should get something out of helping someone. That is not an act of kindness at all. I feel bad for people who do this or have this way of thinking.

My work in a call center before ,customer satisfaction, you'll get commendations, not for the money but for the fame?? coz ,every time i get commendations, they'll have your name post at the tool and eveybody's gonna congratulate you..but you know what? hearing a customer saying thank you for helping them does make you feel good...so i think it's the appreciation of what you did..not the reward..

it doesn't really mean that if u do a good deed you'l be expecting a reward but somehow in your heart you are expecting something to receive but you wont show it. But for me, i think it should be a natural thing to do being righteous and good to others means obeying gods will so everyday of our life must be fruitful by doing good deed. Dont expect rewards. Because our life is a big reward from him.

When I do a good deed it is because I can and I want to. No-one can force others to do good deeds it's just about how you are. I never expect a reward for a good turn.

When I do something nice for someone I do not expect to be rewarded. I get satisfaction just out of helping that person. There should be no reward.

The best rewawd when doing a good deed for me is "the appreciation that I get from the people" and not thereward in the form of money or prize.Generally we do a good deed inorder to get self-assurance.I read in an artical in which a boy informed to the railway official that a railway track has a damage.The official reacted soon and checked the track and they saidto him you have saved the life of more than 100 people.The boy got rewarded but most importantly its the popularity he got because of having donethe good deed.theprice money is just for the encouragement.

When you do good deeds to others do not expect anything in return. When you expect something from a good deed, it defeats the purpose of what you are truly attempting to accomplish. It is the little things that you do that count Do good things in the name of LOVE and do not look for reward or recognition. That comes later may be in the form of appreciations like 'thank you's.'

I don't think one should expect a reward after doing a good deed. Feeling happy after doing a good deed is already a nice reward. Doing good deeds earns you a reward even if you do not ask for it. It may come from someone unexpected.

You should not expect, but it's good when you get. XD

I work in a convinance store, and have for quite a while, really everyone I know i've met through the job. being a cashier, if your the type to take a minute or 2 and speak with someone, you can get to know your customers quickly, by getting to kno2w them I know what type of people they are, there many people I will help, that come into where I work, and many I will not. I will only do a "good deed" for good people, if they are nasty or ignorant people, then I wont help them. Id do anything for someone if they deserve it

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I do not expect a reward when doing a good deed as it is not necessary for me. It would be nice if the person would say thank you but I do not expect or want any monetary award for what I have done. I get satisfaction knowing that I did something nice for someone. It makes me feel good when I am able to put a smile on someone's face. If they pay me or give me a gift that is nice but not necessary. I do not think we should expect rewards as not all people can afford to reward people with money or gifts.

No. I dont expect a reward or a payback for any kind of good deed I do to others. I do help others not to get back the help from them, but only for the satisfaction and the peace of mind I get when I can help others and see their smiling faces. Helping others with the expectation of payback from them, is definitely not considered as a GOOD deed according to me. Help others, dont expect from others to help you. Thats my policy.

As for me,I prefer to do a good deed without reward,one the one hand,as a member of society,we should do good deeds,and try our best to help others.on the other hand,if we expect to the rewards after doing a good deed,I think we must lose the happiness and pleasure in numinous. The last but not the least,if you help others,and some day you will be in trouble,others will give you a hand,then you will find that,that is the best reward for you.

I think no one should expect a reward when doing good deeds. It seems insincere. It's up to that person who's being helped to decide whether to give a reward, and it's up to the other person whether they want to receive it or not. About asking the authorities to legislate laws on this matter, I think it would be unnecessary.. not because I condemn it. But then it would just create a whole effect that when we give a helping hand, we should expect something back and that's not what i want to teach to my children. It may cultivate people's awareness.. but I think it is somehow unnecessary. Personally, I do not expect a good deed to be rewarded.. I've returned many things in the past, a cell phone, a briefcase (I was working at the airport).. and never have I expected anything. It was nice though that this couple went to the airport florist to give me flowers.. Their appreciation is rewarding but it's not why i do it. :)

good deed isn't a good deed if you have a reason for doing it...for me good deed doesn't is doing it with all your heart and not expecting to any reward like what you have said(money)...because if you help others for a purpose like getting others attention or to impress other people

Having good deeds should not expect anything. The word itself showed that giving assistance freely. I like doing good deeds to other people, without asking any returns.