One who has the right perspective on money realizes that H'shem gave it to him to use correctly. And so when he does kindness with it he does not expect to be honored or thanked as he is just as grateful to H'shem for giving him the opportunity to use it in such ways pg361 Nefesh Hachaim One who learns Torah for its own sake, says the Mishnah in Avos, (6:1) receives the title of "partner in Creation" with H'shem since the Torah he is learning is keeping the world intact. "You have become My friend because you accepted the Torah" Shir Hashirim Gater Four Chapter 11 pg 152