What spiritual things should I do in secret?
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” ( Matthew 6:6 ). In Matthew 6:1 –21, Jesus gives a series of exhortations about the secret life of the believer. He contrasts true belief with Pharisaism . First, in verses 1–4, He states that our alms-giving is to be done quietly, not publicly. Second, in verses 5–15, He argues that our prayers are to be done secretly, and not openly. Third, in verse 16–18, He commands that our fasting is to be concealed, not done before men. He closes in verses 19–21 by arguing that in this way we lay up treasures in heaven, rather than on earth. Notice that Jesus makes it plain that we are required to give alms. This means, first of all, a tithe of ten percent of our income to the church. It also means additional giving to those in need, particularly to the poor. Jesus also makes it clear that Christians are to practice fast