Thursday, June 24, 2010

How do you reconcile Matthew 5:16 and 6:3?


Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven

Matthew 6:3-4
"But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Any thoughts?

2 comments:

  1. Perhaps the "good deeds" are really character traits, not actions. Purity in heart, virtue, gentleness, self control, these would certainly be a shining light.

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  2. Good call. True, good character is a solid way to shine.

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