"Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." Matthew 7:21 (NIV)
We've all met them and some have been them, the puffed up rascal of "Whoa Look at Me! See how I shine, finer than a brand new dime."
As you are discretely rolling your eyes and thinking, "Oh brother, here we go," they rattle on blowing their own trumpeting hindy horn. As I read Matthew chapters six and seven, it's obvious God finds this behavior very distasteful.
"So when you give to the needy do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full." Mathew 6:2 (NIV)
Jesus goes on to talk about prayer. He reminds us that He already knows what we need. Prayer is simply talking to God. Just as you'd talk to a partner, or close friend about your needs, desires or problems, go To your Heavenly Father in private as well.
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. but if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14 &15 (NIV)
As He goes on Jesus talks about fasting (That's something we all could probably do more of.) In all these things God wants us to do them discretely , not with a pitiful or haughty attitude.
God knows our motives. People look at the works, but God exams why we are doing the acts. Are you glorifying God, or are you working on inflating your self? Ironically, the "Puffer Believers" may never ask themselves that question. If they did, would they really want to?
"But Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:20 &21 (NIV)
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others , you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1 & 2 (NIV)
" So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
Read Matthew chapters six and seven. Both chapters are great mirrors to look into. Remember you can change your image with Jesus!
We've all met them and some have been them, the puffed up rascal of "Whoa Look at Me! See how I shine, finer than a brand new dime."
As you are discretely rolling your eyes and thinking, "Oh brother, here we go," they rattle on blowing their own trumpeting hindy horn. As I read Matthew chapters six and seven, it's obvious God finds this behavior very distasteful.
"So when you give to the needy do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full." Mathew 6:2 (NIV)
Jesus goes on to talk about prayer. He reminds us that He already knows what we need. Prayer is simply talking to God. Just as you'd talk to a partner, or close friend about your needs, desires or problems, go To your Heavenly Father in private as well.
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. but if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14 &15 (NIV)
As He goes on Jesus talks about fasting (That's something we all could probably do more of.) In all these things God wants us to do them discretely , not with a pitiful or haughty attitude.
God knows our motives. People look at the works, but God exams why we are doing the acts. Are you glorifying God, or are you working on inflating your self? Ironically, the "Puffer Believers" may never ask themselves that question. If they did, would they really want to?
"But Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:20 &21 (NIV)
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others , you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1 & 2 (NIV)
" So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
Read Matthew chapters six and seven. Both chapters are great mirrors to look into. Remember you can change your image with Jesus!
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