In Jesus ’ day many religious leaders prayed publicly, not out of genuine piety, but out of a desire to impress men. “ They are having their reward in full, ” said Jesus.
(‏ امثال ١٥ :‏ ٨‏ )‏ كَانَ كَثِيرُونَ مِنَ ٱلْقَادَةِ ٱلدِّينِيِّينَ أَيَّامَ يَسُوعَ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَنًا ،‏ لَا لِأَنَّهُمْ أَتْقِيَاءُ بَلْ لِأَنَّهُمْ يَرْغَبُونَ فِي نَيْلِ إِعْجَابِ ٱلنَّاسِ .‏