1st The Warning: Be careful
Matthew 6:1
“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them.
1 Corinthians 4:4
“I don’t feel I have done anything wrong. But that doesn’t mean I’m not guilty. The Lord judges me.”
Galatians 1:10
“I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God.
If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”
John 12:42,43
“Many even among the leaders believed in him.
But because of the Pharisees, they would not openly acknowledge their faith,
for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human praise more than praise from God.”
Philippians 1:18
“But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true,
Christ is preached. And because of this, I rejoice.”
The Reward
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Treasures in Heaven
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Freedom from approval addiction on the earth
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Greater Intimacy with God
Matthew 6:1
“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them.
If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”
