Verse of the week · Week of December 6, 2026
Doing good quietly (second Sunday of Advent)
Sunday's verse is Matthew 6:3-4; Wednesday's companion is Matthew 6:1. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday December 6, 2026
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:3-4
Wednesday December 9, 2026 · companion
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:1
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Matthew 6:3-4 · King James Version
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Let not the left hand know what the right hand does. Generosity so quiet that even you barely notice it.
- Question
- What good have you done that nobody knows about?
- This week
- Do one kindness this week that no one will ever trace to you.
Wednesday · Matthew 6:1
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Public acts of faith performed to be seen by others — Jesus says plainly, that is your only reward.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
