“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.”
— Matthew 6:1 NASB1995
🕵️️ The Hidden Life That God Sees
Jesus shifts from external action to internal motive. Even good deeds can be self-serving when done for applause. Kingdom righteousness isn’t for performance; it’s for the pleasure of the Father.
The desire to be seen is natural, but Jesus calls us to live for the unseen God who rewards what is done in secret. Living before His eyes alone purifies our motives and deepens our intimacy with Him.
🔗 Ante-Nicene Reflection
Early Christians lived humbly, often serving in obscurity. Their faithfulness wasn’t paraded; it was hidden in everyday acts of mercy, hospitality, and generosity—all done unto the Lord.
💭 Reflect
- Do I crave recognition more than obedience?
- Am I willing to be unseen if it means being faithful?
✨ Prayer
Father, teach me to desire Your reward above all others. Help me to live quietly, faithfully, and joyfully before Your eyes alone. Amen.
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