This theological term simply means to give back in return. There is a settling of payments that Jesus taught us revealing His character. In Luke 14:12-14, Jesus is teaching that we should give to those who cannot give in return. He states, “And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just” (Luke 14:14, NIV). Our willingness to be a blessing to others, with no reciprocal expectation, reflects Christ in us. After all, we have been given salvation which we could never earn or deserve.