Is the one who abandons an act for the sake of showing off considered to have fallen into showing off?

Question:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good. I read that the one who abandons an act for the sake of showing off has fallen into showing off. Is this statement correct?

Answer:
Yes, it is not permissible for a person to abandon an act out of fear of showing off, because abandoning an act is evil and a loss. It is also a whisper of Satan. Satan comes to him and says, "Do not stand up, do not stand up at night, do not fast voluntarily, do not go to the congregational prayer," because he fears you will fall into showing off. Then he abandons these acts, and this is what Satan wants. It is obligatory for the Muslim, or rather, what is befitting for the Muslim and what he should strive for, is to be diligent in righteous deeds, seek refuge in Allah from showing off, and make his intention sincere for Allah the Exalted. For this reason, some of the Salaf said—and some of the Salaf said—working for the sake of people is showing off, and abandoning work for the sake of people is showing off, and safety is that Allah keeps you safe from both. Yes.