The Bible Show Daily 11. Matthew 6:1-4: The Discipline of Secret Charity
Nov 20, 2025
Join a deep dive into Matthew 6 as the hosts explore the concept of secret charity. They discuss the significance of performing good deeds for God rather than for human recognition. The conversation highlights the struggle between seeking divine approval and craving applause, emphasizing freedom found in self-sacrifice. Cultural symbolism is unpacked as they reveal why the left hand shouldn't know what the right is doing. The need for the Holy Spirit to transform motives wraps up the discussion, guiding listeners toward authentic faith.
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Hidden Righteousness Holds True Reward
- Jesus warns that public displays of righteousness trade heavenly reward for earthly applause.
- True reward comes when acts of charity are done in secret for the Father's approval.
Hosts Confess Vanity In Good Works
- The hosts confess their own struggle to avoid seeking attention when doing good.
- Will worries that talking about ministries on the podcast might nullify his heavenly reward.
Freedom In Seeking God's Applause
- Seeking human applause gives you your full reward here and nothing in heaven.
- Living for God's applause frees you from ego and makes you genuinely self-forgetful.