Silent Service
Today we read Matthew 6:1-18 and Pastor Henry talked about doing acts of righteousness. Jesus warns us not to do these things-prayer, fasting or giving - for the wrong reason. He doesn't tell us not to do them, He just doesn't want us doing them up on the "stage". Our focus should be on Jesus from whom we get salvation, wholeness, life, purpose and not on the audience from whom we might get praise or applause. Our righteosness comes through faith in Jesus, not the stage. When our motivation is right, we'll live for Him whether or not anyone is watching us. We'll be the same even if there is no audiene clapping because we know our true reward is from our Father in heaven.Labels: Sermon on the Mount
posted by Jewels @ 2:09 PM
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I found it interesting to worship without seeing the worship team who were screened. It reminded me of churches where the organ and the choir are in the loft in the back of church in order that the word/preaching be the central part of worship without the appearance of performance. Listening to the Matthew verses read at the beginning and the end of the message reinforced the words. Creative worship takes a great deal of planning! What do you think?
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