1. Matthew 6:1 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does it mean to do acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them?

Matthew 6:1 (ESV)

1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

To do acts of righteousness before men is to perform pious actions in a way that is meant to impress people. 1 Religious exercises are done for the sake of making other people think that you are a godly and upright person.