Matthew 6:1

Be (very) careful not to do your good deeds publicly, to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward (prepared and awaiting you) with your Father who is in heaven.

If we seek the praise of men for our good deeds, we will make sure the public knows what we have done. Our rewards for this kind of service will be better when we do our good deeds in private and no longer seek to do them for our glory but for the glory of God. It all depends on our heart and our focus on doing God’s will.