Matthew 8:4 Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Jesus did not seek attention for the miracles He did but rather wanted the right people to receive the truth at the right time.
When Jesus healed this man of Leprosy, He wanted the priest to know the power of God; He knew the priest needed to see the result of God’s power!
What we do with what God gives us and tells us will shape who we are – we could do exactly as God says we should, but most often we too will go and tell others about God and His power before we follow His instructions to us… the important parts being e need to follow God’s instructions!