This week Pastor Adam teaches from Matthew 6:1–18, where Jesus warns against practicing righteousness “in order to be seen by others.” He explains that biblical hypocrisy is not merely saying one thing and doing another, but doing the right things for the wrong reasons—treating spiritual practices like a performance. Jesus highlights generosity, prayer, and fasting as essential disciplines, not optional extras, yet cautions that they can easily become tools for self-promotion, earning God’s favor, or reassuring ourselves of our salvation.

He identifies three false motives behind spiritual “theater”: seeking applause from others, approval from God, or personal assurance. In contrast, Jesus invites His followers to practice their faith in secret, before an audience of One. These disciplines are meant to cultivate humble dependence and intimacy with God, not religious credibility. The true reward of hidden faithfulness is not recognition, but God Himself—deepened relationship with the Father who sees, knows, and loves His children.