Sometimes i have to stop and think " am i performing acts of righteousness for God, or for compliments and acknowledgment from other Christians and non believers respectively"? I constantly have to check myself to make sure i'm not just going through the motion because that is what is expected of a Christian. I have to examine myself every time i say praise God, Amen or even put a scripture filled status up on Facebook. I have to double check to make sure that i am not being enticed by the desire for approval. For a very long time, I lived for compliments, I wanted my pretense, hard-work to be noticed by SOMEBODY!, a pastor, friend, sister or brother in the faith. I never really understood the meaning of having a "personal relationship" with God. But i have come to understand whose approval matters the most. The beauty of having an intimate connection with THE greatest God, who took the time to create me, and has my name written on his heart! When you understand the true value of God's approval, none other will matter. What gain is there in getting the approval of everyone but loosing that of God, the one which matters most? Is a thumbs up really worth it?
The WORD: Be careful not to practice your "acts of righteousness" before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your father in heaven.
Matt 6:1
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