Matthew 6:1-4 Generosity and Visibility

In Matthew 6:1–4, Jesus exposes the danger of doing righteous acts for the wrong audience. What looks spiritual on the outside can be empty before God if it is driven by the desire to be seen, praised, or affirmed by others. In this passage, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper righteousness—one that flows from sincerity, humility, and a heart fixed on the Father alone.

This sermon walks verse by verse through Jesus’ warning about public religion and His invitation to secret faithfulness. We explore why Jesus confronts hypocrisy so directly, what He means by “left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing,” and how the Father’s unseen reward reshapes our understanding of generosity, motivation, and true obedience.

This message challenges us to examine why we do what we do for God. Are our acts of righteousness offerings of worship—or performances seeking applause? Jesus redirects our focus from human recognition to divine approval, reminding us that the Father who sees in secret is the only audience that truly matters.

Key themes:

• The danger of performative faith

• God as the true audience of our obedience

• The difference between public praise and eternal reward

• Cultivating humility and sincerity in giving

Whether you are a new believer or have walked with Christ for years, this passage confronts the heart and calls us back to a quiet, authentic devotion that honors God above all else.