The Gospel teaches a similar idea with the notion of charity. Matthew 6:3 “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth” I

The Gospel teaches a similar idea with the notion of charity. Matthew 6:3 “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth” It helps if you’re familiar with the analysis, but I think the idea translates. The teaching being that if you’re going to be charitable, you shouldn’t do it as a means to advance your status. The people who give simply for recognition aren’t being charitable at all, they’re seeking status in the same way everyone else does.