Mat 6:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Jesus describes the wrong way to give to the poor. Some people announce their giving with trumpets in the synagogues and streets, just to be praised by others. They want everyone to see how generous they are, but their main goal is to gain a good reputation. Jesus says, Truly I tell you, they have their reward (Matthew 6:2 ). Their only reward is people’s praise, not God’s blessing. What they do may look good, but their heart is not right (Psalm 17:14; Luke 6:24 ; Luke 16:25 ).

‏ Matthew 6:2

v. 2: Jesus describes the wrong way to give to the poor. Some people announce their giving with trumpets in the synagogues and streets, just to be praised by others. They want everyone to see how generous they are, but their main goal is to gain a good reputation. Jesus says, Truly I tell you, they have their reward (Matthew 6:2 ^a). Their only reward is people’s praise, not God’s blessing. What they do may look good, but their heart is not right (Psalm 17:14; Luke 6:24 ^b; Luke 16:25 ^c).