{"id":2698,"date":"2025-09-16T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2025-08-23T10:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:50:12","slug":"jesus-teaches-on-giving-in-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/jesus-teaches-on-giving-in-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Teaches on Giving: From Performance to Private Devotion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Jesus has just redefined love as something so radical that it includes enemies. Now, in\u00a0<strong>Matthew 6<\/strong>, He shifts focus to\u00a0<strong>spiritual practices<\/strong>\u2014starting with\u00a0<strong>giving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But He doesn\u2019t just tell us&nbsp;<em>what<\/em>&nbsp;to do. He tells us&nbsp;<em>how<\/em>\u2014and more importantly,&nbsp;<em>why<\/em>. Because even the right action, with the wrong motive, can become&nbsp;<strong>spiritually empty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s step into Jesus\u2019 teaching on giving\u2014and uncover the powerful truth behind&nbsp;<strong>secret generosity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-jesus-speaking-to\"><strong>Who Is Jesus Speaking To?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus is still addressing His disciples and the broader crowd, many of whom had witnessed religious leaders&nbsp;<strong>give publicly to gain prestige<\/strong>. The people had likely been taught that public piety equaled righteousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But Jesus, once again, calls His followers to&nbsp;<strong>a deeper standard<\/strong>: Give, not to be seen\u2014but to&nbsp;<strong>honor God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-jesus-said-matthew-6-1-4-nasb\"><strong>What Jesus Said: Matthew 6:1\u20134 (NASB)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>1\u00a0\u201cTake care not to practice your righteousness in the sight of people, to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. 2\u00a0So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, so that they will be praised by people. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 3\u00a0But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4\u00a0so that your charitable giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-applause-to-authenticity\"><strong>From Applause to Authenticity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus isn\u2019t condemning giving\u2014He\u2019s confronting&nbsp;<strong>performance-based religion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In the first century, it wasn\u2019t uncommon for religious leaders to&nbsp;<strong>announce their generosity<\/strong>&nbsp;to be admired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>\u201cIf you give to be seen\u2014you already got your reward. But that\u2019s all you\u2019ll get.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Action Step:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Examine your last act of generosity. Was it for the eyes of people\u2014or the heart of God?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-let-your-left-hand-know\"><strong>\u201cDon\u2019t Let Your Left Hand Know\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus uses hyperbole again to make His point:&nbsp;<strong>Be so private in your giving that even your own self-congratulation gets shut down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He\u2019s not against public giving when it\u2019s necessary\u2014He\u2019s against giving to gain recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Action Step:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Give anonymously this week. Bless someone who\u2019ll never know it was you. Let God alone see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-father-sees-and-rewards\"><strong>Your Father Sees\u2014and Rewards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This is the most powerful line of the passage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>\u201cAnd your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you give with no spotlight, you\u2019re not forgotten\u2014heaven notices you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And God\u2019s rewards? They\u2019re deeper than applause. They\u2019re spiritual, eternal, and soul-satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em><strong>Action Step:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Trust God with the unseen. Keep giving\u2014even if no one acknowledges it. Your reward is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mood-of-the-scene\"><strong>Mood of the Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus\u2019 tone is both&nbsp;<strong>protective and purifying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He\u2019s warning His followers against wasting their spiritual power on&nbsp;<strong>earthly praise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He doesn\u2019t want less giving\u2014He wants&nbsp;<strong>more genuine giving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-response-from-the-people\"><strong>Response from the People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The crowd was likely pierced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They had seen the showy givers. Many may have even envied them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But now, Jesus flipped the script: the&nbsp;<strong>real heroes of the Kingdom<\/strong>&nbsp;are the ones&nbsp;<strong>nobody sees but God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-us-in-2025\"><strong>What This Means for Us in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a world where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Generosity often becomes content\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Kindness gets uploaded for likes\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Giving is often used to elevate the giver\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u2026Jesus still says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Give in secret. Let God get the glory. Let Heaven reward you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-applications\"><strong>Practical Applications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Give without broadcasting. Let your reward come from God alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Shift the motive\u2014give to please the Father, not followers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Start small. Secret giving builds secret strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Don\u2019t stop being generous\u2014stop needing attention for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Remember: God sees what others miss. And that\u2019s enough.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-prayer\"><strong>Final Prayer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Father, teach me to give like You give\u2014generously, freely, and without fanfare. Strip me of pride or performance. Let my giving be pure worship. May I seek only Your approval and trust You for reward. Thank You for seeing what others don\u2019t. Help me walk in secret strength. In Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-reading\">Suggested Reading:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fnpQV8TNQr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/the-source-of-true-wisdom-has-only-one-source-let-it-fill-your-life\/\">The Source of True Wisdom Has Only One Source: Let It Fill Your Life<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Source of True Wisdom Has Only One Source: Let It Fill Your Life&#8221; &#8212; Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/the-source-of-true-wisdom-has-only-one-source-let-it-fill-your-life\/embed\/#?secret=yP0aPZcPN5#?secret=fnpQV8TNQr\" data-secret=\"fnpQV8TNQr\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"DFeoLiLFYx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/the-sermon-on-the-mount-series\/\">The Sermon on the Mount Series<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Sermon on the Mount Series&#8221; &#8212; Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/the-sermon-on-the-mount-series\/embed\/#?secret=Nr3wndivID#?secret=DFeoLiLFYx\" data-secret=\"DFeoLiLFYx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"a6iUz3bT2P\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/how-are-we-going-to-respond-when-we-find-ourselves-held-captive-because-of-our-beliefs-will-we-have-the-faith-hope-and-love-that-paul-exhibited\/\">How Are We Going To Respond When We Find Ourselves Held Captive Because Of Our Beliefs? 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In 2025, when public approval is just a post away, Jesus reminds us that the Father rewards what\u2019s done in secret. 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