Watch against hypocrisy (2)

 DAILY INSIGHT WITH GOD

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST, 2020

TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 5-14

TOPIC: WATCH AGAINST HYPOCRISY (2)

KEY VERSE: Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

               The Pharisees, Rabbis, Scribes were the model of righteousness among the Jews during  days but Jesus pointed out their hypocrisy in prayer which his disciples must avoid in their relationship with God.

             The Pharisees, Scribes and Rabbis wanted to be seen as "holy", and public prayer was one way to get attention. Jesus saw through their self righteous acts, however, and taught that the essence of prayer is not public but personal communication with God. There is a place for public prayer but to pray for people to notice us indicates that we are not doing it for God

        When we pray in public, is it to be heard? Or do we repeat the same words over and over like a witchcraft incantation? Or do we think we have to pray lengthy prayers before God can hear us? Thinking like that is hypocritical and we need to watch against it and pray simply as model in the LORD's prayer.

Prayer:Father help me not to be hypocritical in the way I pray to you in Jesus name. 

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