ProverbMorality
Biblical origin
Biblical originLet not thy right hand know what thy left hand doeth.
Meaning: Genuine charity requires secrecy; publicizing generosity corrupts its moral purpose into self-aggrandizement.
Where it's from: The Bible, Matthew 6:3
Origin: From the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:3), in the King James Version: "But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth." Jesus is teaching that charity should be done quietly, not for show. Proverbial use often reverses the hands, and has turned it into a complaint about disorganization.
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