Should we let others see our good works? View all View original

This Bible contradiction is from the Skeptic's Annotated Bible.

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Yes, we should.

Matthew 5:16 View context

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

1 Peter 2:12 View context

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

No, we shouldn't.

Matthew 6:1 View context

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 23:3 View context

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.