Wanting your gift to stay completely secret

Using a trumpet-like signal to draw attention

Doing it in worship settings and on public streets

Their reward depends on how many people notice

Help in a way that keeps attention on the need, not on your image

Make sure the people nearby notice your generosity

Wait to help until the moment can be publicly recognized

Give only if the giver’s reputation can also improve

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and often wanted people’s approval more than your will. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Give me a new heart that loves what is right even when no one notices. Amen.

Receive Me, Lord Jesus

Lord, revive your Church from showy religion and empty performance. Purify our motives, teach us to love the needy, and make us glad to serve without applause. Let our giving reflect your mercy, not our image, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Renew Your Church in Quiet Generosity

Thank God for: his care when no one notices; the freedom to give without self-display; the reward that comes from him rather than human applause.

Thanks for God’s Unseen Reward

Before helping someone, pause and name your motive to God. Ask him to free you from the need to be seen, and ask for one quiet way to help that puts the other person’s need first.

Pray Before You Give

Pray for: people who need practical help today; churches and families to notice hidden needs; courage to give kindly and discreetly.

For People in Need

Father, train my heart to value your approval above all. Free me from comparison, teach me to do good quietly, and help me rejoice when only you see. Shape me into a generous disciple, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Me Faithful in Secret

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Matthew 6:2 — Source TextTAB

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