Secret Generosity // The Table Discussion Questions - March 26, 2026

𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 (𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪 𝟲:𝟭–𝟰)

1️⃣ “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them,
for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

2️⃣ “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the
synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they
have received their reward.

3️⃣ But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4️⃣ so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗦

⚠️ The Warning: Be careful not to do good just to be seen
📍 The Practice: Generosity is expected (“when you give”)
⚖️ The Tension: Public light vs. private motives
⭐ The Reward: Recognition from people vs. becoming like the Father
💡 The Goal: Live and give in a way that reflects God’s heart

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗

1️⃣ When you hear “beware,” what stands out to you?
2️⃣ What are some everyday ways people do good that others can see?
3️⃣ Why do you think Jesus says “when you give” instead of “if”?
4️⃣ What are some motivations people have for helping others?

𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘

5️⃣ Where do you see “mask-wearing” (hypocrisy) in today’s world?
6️⃣ What does it mean that some “have received their reward” already?
7️⃣ What is the difference between a cheap reward and a true reward?
8️⃣ Why are generosity, prayer, and fasting grouped together?

𝗪𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

9️⃣ How does this passage connect with letting your light shine (Matthew 5:16)?
🔟 What determines whether something is done for God or for recognition?
1️⃣1️⃣ Why is it hard to do good without acknowledgment?

𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗥

1️⃣2️⃣ What fears or insecurities drive the desire to be seen?
1️⃣3️⃣ When have you seen quiet generosity make an impact?
1️⃣4️⃣ What does “not letting your left hand know” look like practically?

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

1️⃣5️⃣ What is one way you can practice secret generosity this week?