Theme for the Week: HYPOCRISY CONDEMNED
Reading: Matthew 6:1-4
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Matthew 6:1 (NIV)
Giving to the Needy
“Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Righteousness must be displayed from a genuine and sincere heart. It must be devoid of the tendency to show off what you have or can do; that is hypocrisy.
Many people give alms because they want to be known and recognized with what they have and can do. They give because they want others to know their wealth. No wonder Jesus said that they already had their reward.
Before men, they will be seen and praised for their good deeds, but before God they are like empty vessels making noise. Let love be the reason you do what you do. Never let fame, name or anything make you to act without love.
Stay blessed.
Let's Pray:
Everlasting God, we bless You. LORD, help us to give according to Your will, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
