The term ‘Hypocrite’ was originally used for a Greek actor who wore a mask that portrayed the role that was being dramatized in an exaggerated way. For obvious reasons the term subsequently came to be used on anyone who pretended to be what he was not. Hypocrisy is never treated lightly in Scripture (Amos 5:21-24).
“假冒为善”一词，本用于形容一个戴着面具，又以夸张式阐释戏剧角色的希腊演员。很显然，这个词后来用于任何虚伪或伪装的人。圣经从不轻看虚伪的罪。（摩5:21-24）
- The Danger of False Righteousness 虚假善行的危险 (6:1)
All religious acts are prescribed by God; but if these acts are insincere and not accompanied by righteous living, they are not acceptable to God. These hypocritical sacrifices, offerings and songs would not be for God’s glory but for the people’s own glory and self-satisfaction.
宗教礼仪虽然是神所设定的，但我们若不是以真心来遵行，生活又不检点，神是不会接受的。这些献祭、奉献与赞美，已经不是为了荣耀神，仅是为了荣耀与满足自己的虚荣心而行罢了。
- The Practice and Reward of False Giving 虚假的善行与其赏赐 (6:2)
The rewards that hypocrites get are the rewards they promise themselves – public recognition and praise, fed by a desire to be honored by men. That is all they get; seeking men’s blessings forfeits God’s.
假冒伪善的人所得的赏赐是人们公开的认可、赞美；这时因为他们渴望得到人的敬重。然而，他们得到的只不过如此，因为他们所失去的却是从神而来的祝福。
- The Practice and Reward of True Giving 真实的施舍与其赏赐 (6:3-4)
This refers to doing something spontaneously with no special effort or public display. The act is done in love and out of response to a need. When this need is met, the giver goes on about his business, not waiting for or wanting recognition. When we take least notice of our good deeds, God take most notice of them. God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)
真正的施舍是由心发出，没有虚假的；是出于爱心来供应邻舍的需要。当他满足了这个需要后，那人便自行离去，并不等待或要求他人的认可。当我们轻看自己的善行时，神倒是极为重视。神喜爱捐得乐意的人（林后9:7）。
Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告
- Jesus tells us that what we do must be done from an inwardly sincere heart so that we may be approved by God and not for the praise of men. What are your motivations of doing things in your everyday life?
耶稣告诉我们，凡所行的要出于内心，为要得到神的喜悦而不是人的赞赏。你在日常生活所行之事，是出于什么动机呢？
- Have you tried to impress others with your generosity and spirituality? Or have you taken pains to ensure that your good works are “accidentally” noticed? Pray to God that He will guide you to give without hypocrisy and that you want His rewards more than any other.
你是否盼望别人看见你的的敬虔与慷慨呢？或是盼望你的善行被人“无意间”发现？让我们祈求神，使祂引导我们能够真诚地施舍，并追求祂赏赐的而不是人的认可。
- God has always delighted in the acts of mercy and generosity. (Dt. 15:13-14). If true giving is an act done in love in response to a need, then are you aware of the needs of your brother or sister in church?
