During the sermon on the mount, Jesus gives three illustrations: (1) When you give do it in private; (2) When you pray do it in private; and (3) When you fast do it in private.
Why all the privacy? Because Jesus wants us to make sure we are doing these things for the right reason. A common theme throughout the Sermon on the Mount is that it all boils down to the heart of the matter.
Jesus is telling the people something extraordinary here: it doesn't matter how much you give, how much you pray, or how much you fast - if you are not doing it for God then it is all worthless! He is saying that you can give a million dollars, fast for a week, and pray without ceasing - but if you are doing it for the glory of people instead of the glory of God, you are wasting your time and money. Don't even do it!
This is what God wants us to make sure of - are we really worshiping Him or are we putting on a show? Only you can answer that question for yourself!
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