"Take care not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you will have no reward [reserved for and awaiting you] with and from your Father Who is in heaven." -Matthew 6:1 (AMP)
We often see it in sports, athletes that show off skills or excessively celebrate a good play. Other times we see people compelled to show off how much they know about certain topics. These individuals are looking for immediate recognition for what they know or do. Similar attitudes of showing off can infiltrate our lives and even our churches!
Jesus warns us about showing off, about doing kind and charitable acts publicly for the purpose of being seen by others. We may rationalize our behavior as trying to be a role model for others or increasing awareness of something, but Jesus reminds us that if we are showing off for our fellow man, then we will not be rewarded for our deeds in heaven. Jesus calls us to serve others and God in a spirit of humility for the benefit of all in God's Kingdom.
Don't be a show off! Humbly work for God in all you do and be a positive influence for His Kingdom.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for giving me the teacher and role model of Jesus. Help me to follow His teaching and serve Him in humility. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
Jesus warns us about showing off, about doing kind and charitable acts publicly for the purpose of being seen by others. We may rationalize our behavior as trying to be a role model for others or increasing awareness of something, but Jesus reminds us that if we are showing off for our fellow man, then we will not be rewarded for our deeds in heaven. Jesus calls us to serve others and God in a spirit of humility for the benefit of all in God's Kingdom.
Don't be a show off! Humbly work for God in all you do and be a positive influence for His Kingdom.
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for giving me the teacher and role model of Jesus. Help me to follow His teaching and serve Him in humility. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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