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"But beware of doing your good actions in the sight of men, in order to attract their gaze; if you do, there is no reward for you with your Father who is in Heaven.
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`When you give in charity, never blow a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets in order that their praises may be sung by men. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.
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But when you are giving in charity, let not your left hand perceive what your right hand is doing,
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that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
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"And when praying, you must not be like the hypocrites. They are fond of standing and praying in the synagogues or at the corners of the wider streets, in order that men may see them. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.
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But you, whenever you pray, go into your own room and shut the door: then pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
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"And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.
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Do not, however, imitate them; for your Father knows what things you need before ever you ask Him.