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Motive Determines Reward
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus isn't forbidding public acts of charity, but warning against performing them for the purpose of being seen. The value of a righteous act is determined by its motive. If your goal is human praise, that praise is your only reward. If your goal is to please God, you will receive a reward from your Father in heaven.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 6:1
18th Century
Theologian
MATTHEW Chapter 6
Alms. Liberality to the poor and needy. Anything given to them to supply their wants. Our Saviour, here, does not…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 6:1
Take heed (προσεχετε). The Greek idiom includes "mind" (νουν) which is often expressed in ancient Greek and once in the Septuagint…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 6:1
19th Century
Preacher
Our King sets people right regarding almsgiving. It is taken for granted that we give to the poor. How could we be in Christ’s kingdom if we did no…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 6:1
Jesus, having told his disciples of the superior righteousness expected of them, now warns them of the danger of hypocrisy. “Your righteousness” re…
John Calvin
On Matthew 6:1
16th Century
Theologian
Beware: In this passage, Christ exhorts His people to devote themselves sincerely to good works; that is, to endeavor, with simplicity, to…
John Gill
On Matthew 6:1
17th Century
Pastor
Take heed that you do not your alms before men
Some copies read, "take heed that you do not your righteousness" wh…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 6:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord next warned against hypocrisy and outward show in religious duties. What we do must be done from an inward principle, so that we may be ap…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 6:1–4
13th Century
Philosopher
Take heed that you do not your justice before men. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law regarding the precepts; now He begin…