Secret Sacrifices
from Victory Christian Fellowship
There appears to be a logical contradiction between verse one of this current passage and verse 5:16. In 5:16 Jesus says, "let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." But in 6:1 He says, "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven." How are we to reconcile these teachings? Is Jesus speaking with a forked tongue? Again, this is one of those instances when our English Bibles fail to pick the nuance of Jesus' original statement. Let's focus in as Jesus lays down the guidelines for charitable giving.
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