Matthew 6:1-4
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”

What does Matthew 6:1-4 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 6:1-4 in the King James Version reads: "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the…
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In Matthew 6:1-4, we encounter a profound teaching from Jesus concerning the true nature of giving and the heart behind our actions. He cautions us with these words: "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father…
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O Heavenly Father, In quiet reverence, we come before You today, our hearts set upon Your Word, and our spirits seeking alignment with Your divine will. As we meditate upon the profound wisdom found in Matthew 6:1-4, where You caution us against the allure of public display and…
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