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[Jesus said,] “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.”

—Matthew 6:1 (NAB)

“A poor person is seldom honored by the world, no matter how worthy of honor he might be. The world will more likely despise this person than honor him. A different kind of honor, to which no one can object, comes with true poverty. If one embraces poverty solely for God’s sake, only God has to be pleased. A person who does not need anyone has many friends; I have found this to be true from my own experience.” —St. Teresa of Avila

You are the friend I want, Lord. You are the only one I hope to impress.