When we realize that loving others is its own reward we are one step closer to what it means to live for God’s pleasure rather than the praise of people. God is pleased only by what works goodness. He cares nothing for religious showboating.
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 1/7/2022