Lord God, who sees all that happens whether openly or hidden, keep us from seeking to look good in others eyes, that we would not merely do good for pride’s sake, but out of love and compassion and joy as you, through Christ our savior who loved his people well and ascended to you to reign in glory in the Holy Spirit. Amen.
‘Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.’ – Matthew 6:1