Our Saviour ever condemned self-righteousness. He taught his disciples that the highest type of religion is that which manifests itself in a quiet, unobtrusive manner. He cautioned them to perform their deeds of charity quietly; not for display, not to be praised or honored of men, but for the glory of God, expecting their reward hereafter. If they should perform good deeds to be lauded by men, no reward would be given them by their Father in Heaven.

Vor Frelser har altid fordømt selvretfærdighed. Han underviste sine disciple, at den højeste slags religion er den, som manifesterer sig selv på en stille og beskeden måde. Han formanede dem til at gøre deres gerninger i stille godgørenhed, ikke for at blive set, ikke for at blive prist eller æret af mennesker, men til Guds ære, forvente deres løn herefter. Hvis de udfører gode gerninger der lovprises af mennesker, vil de ikke få belønning af deres Fader i himmelen.