Jesus warned his disciples against such playacting: “Take good care not to practice your righteousness in front of men in order to be observed by them; otherwise you will have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens. ” ​ — Matthew 6: 1.
Jeesus hoiatas oma jüngreid sellise näitlemise eest: „Hoidke, et te armastuseande ei jaga inimeste nähes selleks, et nemad teid vaatleksid; muidu ei ole teil palka oma Isalt, kes on taevas. ” — Matteuse 6: 1.