3. What specific prohibition did Jesus give about acts of charity? Matthew 6:2.
NOTE: ‘It was the custom of the Jews to do their deeds of charity in a conspicuous manner. They performed their almsgiving in public; and before doing this, often a proclamation was made, heralding their generosity. Thus many gave large sums of money, in order to have their names extolled by men, and that they might be thought liberal and righteous.’ Youth’s Instructor, November 3, 1898.
4. What did Jesus say about such people? Matthew 6:2, last part.
NOTE: ‘Jesus rebuked their ostentation, declaring that God does not recognise such service and that the flattery and admiration of the people, which they so eagerly sought, was the only reward they would ever receive.’ Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 80.