“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Go Deeper — As the holiday season draws near, think about ways to give and serve others. Find some activities that you know you won’t receive recognition for and do them with joy because it pleases God and not man.

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