When we do good things, what is the purpose of us doing so? Do we do good things to show how good we are, or how wonderful or kind we are? Do we do good things to win the admiration of others? Do we expect praise and honour for the good things we do? Or do we do good things to glorify God? What sort of attitude should we have as Christians, when it comes to doing good?
In today's Gospel, we are reminded: "Be careful not to parade your good deeds before men to attract their notice; by doing this you will lose all reward from your Father in heaven." Also, when we are doing good, we should do so in secret, since the Gospel tells us: "...and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you." By doing good deeds in secret, we are not bringing attention to ourselves, but giving God the glory. May we check our motives when doing good, and in all we do, may we give God the greater glory.
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