In this passage, Jesus warns against the outward righteousness of the Pharisees and religious leaders by exposing the self-worshipping posture of their hearts. The true child of God practises these acts of worship with a pure motive for God to receive the glory. We consider three things from this text:
1. The Warning of Hypocrisy (vv. 1–2a)
2. The Spectacle of Giving (v. 2)
3. Confidential Giving (vv. 3–4)