Matthew 6
Beware of doing your justice in front of
the men, to be seen of them; of other
way you will not have reward from your father
who is in the heavens
When, therefore, of alms, do not touch trom
peta in front of you, as hypocrites do in
synagogues and in the streets, to be praised by the
mens; Truly I tell you, they already have their recom
think
Jesus offers three specific examples of how our practice of piety must be different from the external practices of the Pharisees.
The general principle valid for Christians is that the reason for religious observances is to please God and not receive praise from others
Unlike hypocrites, Christians should not boast of their gifts, the reward of those simulators (the hypocrites) is present and humane in comparison with the divine reward of those who give without ostentation
While the old covenant emphasizes the practices of external devotion, Jesus presents devotion as something of the heart; compares the sincere and heartfelt devotion with the external, hypocritical and pretentious pious practices of the Pharisees, Jesus warns his disciples even against genuine good works that distract from a true devotion to the Lord, this supposes to develop an intimate relationship with God living, feel the warmth of a life that does not approach the heart of the father
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