The act of giving alms was a crucial part of Jewish devotion; it served as a way to atone for sins. By the time of the New Testament, many Pharisees gave alms publicly, attracting attention to gain sympathy and admiration. Jesus corrects this mindset and tells his disciples to do so in a manner that “the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing” (Mt 6:3). Christians who are aware and dedicated to the Gospel should find ways to promote social practices that aim to eliminate poverty and, in turn, the root causes of injustice.