Verse 2
2. When thou doest thine alms With a delicate reference to the secresy and individuality enjoined, our Lord changes the plural pronoun ye of the last verse to the more pointed thou. Do thou thus, personally and alone.
Be it here marked that our Lord presupposes that alms would be given. Even fallen Judaism was liberal to God and the poor. The extravagance of the present day, lavish of showy expense, has but a small surplus to spare for charities and liberalities. The Jew gave one tenth of his income; the Christian generally cannot give the hundredth part, since he needs it to supply rich furniture, personal pleasures, and investments for future profit!
Sound a trumpet Symbol for making a great display to attract attention. There is no proof of the existence among the Jews of the practice of blowing a trumpet in almsgiving. Their reward The applause of men which they seek, and the disapprobation of God whom they mock.
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