Matthew 6:1-6

1 Be careful not to make a show of your good deeds before people. If you do so, you do not gain any thing from your Father in heaven.

2 When you give something to the poor, do not have it trumpeted be fore you, as do those who want to be noticed in the synagogues and in the streets, in order to be praised by people. I assure you, they have their reward.

3 If you give something to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4 so that your gift remains really secret. Your Father, who sees what is kept secret, will reward you.

5 When you pray, do not be like those who want to be noticed. They love to stand and pray in the synagogues or on street corners, in order to be seen by everyone. I assure you, they have their reward.

6 When you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is with you in secret; and your Father who sees what is kept secret will re ward you.