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Matthew 6:1

Matthew 6:1

Little Bible — for children and parents · Growth Figures · © Growth Figures. All rights reserved.

Jesus is concerned with the heart behind our actions. Doing the right thing for the wrong reason — to impress people — empties it of spiritual value.

Memory phrase: Do good for God, not for show.

Talk about it: What is the difference between doing something good and doing something good to be seen?

Prayer: God, help me do good things because I love You, not to impress people.

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