1. They do alms to the poor to be seen of men and to get the glory of men
2. They pray with vain repetitions and to be heard of men
3. When they fast, they are of a sad countenance so that everyone knows that is what they are doing.
It is interesting that all 3 of these things are things that an upstanding Christian would be doing. Even when we are doing the right things, we can't just do them outwardly. It has to be done with all our heart, mind, and strength. It reminds me of this scripture in Moroni:
Moroni 7:48
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.
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