Matthew 6:1–6 contains Jesus' warning that there is no righteousness is doing the right thing for the wrong reason. This flows from His teaching in chapter 5, ...

Jesus is telling his disciples that their motive should be to please God, to have behavior that pleases our Father who is in heaven (v 1). If His disciples live ...

Jesus did not say that we would become children of God by exhibiting righteous behaviour, for by righteous works of the flesh shall no man living be justified.

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.

This passage enjoins us to humble acts of righteousness and a heavenward focus that are befitting of Christians preparing to enter the Lenten season.

7 авг. 2023 г. · Matthew 6:1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

David Guzik commentary on Matthew 6, where Jesus continues His teaching of the Sermon on the Mount including the right place of material things.

24 мар. 2018 г. · Jesus was telling us if we only do what is right in the presence of others so we can be seen by people, God will know and we will not receive a reward. What is the meaning of Matthew 6:7 in the Holy Bible? What does Jesus teach in verse 1 in Matthew 6:1-18? Другие результаты с сайта www.quora.com

14 янв. 2021 г. · Jesus now turns to the matter of “practicing our righteousness” (6:1), which in this context means the practice of “religion” in relationship to God.