If you do something good just to be seen… you’ve already lost everything.
Jesus said it very clearly in the Gospel of Matthew 6:1: be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you.
That’s strong.
Because many of us think that “doing good is enough.” But Jesus goes deeper: it’s not just about what you do… it’s about why you do it.
Think about it. You help someone, you give, you serve, you support… but you post it, you mention it, you hope someone notices. And yes, you get something: a “you’re such a good person,” recognition, reactions.
Jesus says: that’s it. That was your reward. And there’s nothing more.
It’s not that God didn’t see what you did… it’s that you chose to trade an eternal reward for a temporary one.
And here’s what many people don’t understand.
God is not against you doing good. He is against you doing it to feed your image. Because then it’s no longer pure love… it’s pride in disguise.
But when you do good in secret… when no one applauds you, when no one knows, when there are no cameras or posts… that’s where God steps in.
He sees what others don’t see.
And that’s where there is reward.
A peace you can’t fake. A closeness to God you can’t buy. A fulfillment that doesn’t depend on anyone else.
Let me leave you with this reflection: if no one knew what you do for God… would you still do it the same way?
Join me in this prayer:
Our Father in heaven, today I come before You with a sincere heart. Forgive me if many times I have sought people’s approval more than Yours. Teach me to do good in secret, to serve with humility, and to live to please only You. Cleanse my intentions and help me to do everything with a right heart, even when no one is watching.
I ask You all this in the name of Christ Jesus, Amen.
At Somos Cristianos, we connect hearts with Christ.
