Matthew 5:16; 6:1-4
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.
Be careful to not practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward in Heaven. ...
These seem to be conflicting verses: are we to let people see our good works or not?
I think that if letting others see will bring glory to God, then that is good. But if it will only bring honor to ourselves, then that's the only reward we will receive.
So we need to be very careful and discerning how the hearers will perceive our good works. I won't contribute to the cause if my name will go on a brick, or a plaque, or some list. But if my gift can be anonymous or quietly given to help someone in need or to support a missionary or some other venue that will bring glory to God, not me, then I can feel free to contribute. And God will reward me in Heaven.
And I need to apply this principle with whatever I do.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
