We start a new chapter today and the paragraph topic is: (Purity of intention).
Today's topic simple and straight forward. Christ tells us to not put on a show before man. He gives us clear warning by telling us to take heed. He clearly states that we should not do our good deeds before men in order to be seen by them. Do not go to church on Sunday so that your neighbors can see that you are a religious person. Do not give to the poor when you are with your friends so that they may see how big of a man you are. Do not prey perfusely so that other church members can see that you are a pious man. Do not volunteer for church service so that you can be a member of the crowd. Do not sing in the choir if you do not sing at home. Do not be one way in the public and another way in private for you will loose your reward in heaven.
Christ warns us to seek to be pure in our intentions. Open our hearts to what we do and commit our hearts to our actions. If you love God and love your fellow man then you will give to the poor at all times and at any opportunity. If you love your fellow man then you will look forward to getting together with him in the church gathering on Sunday and on other days whether your neighbors approve or not. You will love to hear the word despite your missing the football game on Sunday.
If you know in your heart that God listens to your prayers then you will love to pray in the church, at home, in the office, in the park, wherever you are, giving glory to God your creator. If you love to give praise you will love singing those songs that bring joy to your heart, at home, in the office, in the shower, when you awake in the morning, at all times because love is in your heart. Your heart belongs to God and you can celebrate that joy at all times, for he is the father of all joy and happiness. He is the giver of all good gifts. He is the source of all love. He is the creator and there is none before him.
Take heed who your heart belongs to or you will loose your reward. And your reward is great in heaven.
Today's topic simple and straight forward. Christ tells us to not put on a show before man. He gives us clear warning by telling us to take heed. He clearly states that we should not do our good deeds before men in order to be seen by them. Do not go to church on Sunday so that your neighbors can see that you are a religious person. Do not give to the poor when you are with your friends so that they may see how big of a man you are. Do not prey perfusely so that other church members can see that you are a pious man. Do not volunteer for church service so that you can be a member of the crowd. Do not sing in the choir if you do not sing at home. Do not be one way in the public and another way in private for you will loose your reward in heaven.
Christ warns us to seek to be pure in our intentions. Open our hearts to what we do and commit our hearts to our actions. If you love God and love your fellow man then you will give to the poor at all times and at any opportunity. If you love your fellow man then you will look forward to getting together with him in the church gathering on Sunday and on other days whether your neighbors approve or not. You will love to hear the word despite your missing the football game on Sunday.
If you know in your heart that God listens to your prayers then you will love to pray in the church, at home, in the office, in the park, wherever you are, giving glory to God your creator. If you love to give praise you will love singing those songs that bring joy to your heart, at home, in the office, in the shower, when you awake in the morning, at all times because love is in your heart. Your heart belongs to God and you can celebrate that joy at all times, for he is the father of all joy and happiness. He is the giver of all good gifts. He is the source of all love. He is the creator and there is none before him.
Take heed who your heart belongs to or you will loose your reward. And your reward is great in heaven.
