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Faithful Friday S2E5: God's Approval or People's Applause? · Why I Believe

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  Welcome to Faithful Friday.
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  Today we'll spend a few moments in scripture, reflection, and prayer.
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  If you are driving or unable to pause right now, simply listen and come back to this reflection later when you can give it your full attention.
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  Today's scripture comes from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter six, verses one through four concerning almsgiving.
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  Beware of practicing your pity before men in order to be seen by them.
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  For then you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven.
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  Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men.
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  Truly, I say to you, they have their reward.
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  But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be seen in secret, and your father who sees in secret will reward you.
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  Ask yourself, am I seeking God's approval or people's applause?
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  I'm going to invite you to pause this recording now.
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  Spend a few moments talking with God about what you heard.
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  Ask him what he wants you to understand, where he is calling you to grow, and what steps he wants you to take next.
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  When you're ready, come back and we'll close together in prayer.
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  Welcome back.
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  Let's pray the prayer Jesus taught us.
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  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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  Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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  Amen.
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  As you go into your day, carry the scripture with you.
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  Ask yourself: this week, where do you see God showing up in your life?
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  Thank you for joining me for Faithful Friday.
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  I'll see you next week.