good deeds

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:16 NLT

Just as Jesus taught us to pray in secret to our heavenly Father, He also corrected the tendency to give to be seen by the Pharisees. He taught don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. However, in what seems to be a contradiction here He said that we should let our light shine, because the world needs light. We are also encouraged to be the salt, adding flavour to our world. The world needs to see how godliness works. They are used to people playing the system. For us to not need glory, gives glory to our heavenly Father.

If you struggle to understand, just allow Him to rule and lead. The pattern will emerge. Amen!