In Secret

Do we do things to be honored by man or by God?

I, myself know I am at fault for doing things to be honored by man. And man's honor leads to my pride which leads to destruction. This is how we do things genuinely for our Father.

Matthew 6

Be careful not to do your 'acts or righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Give to the needy... in secret
Pray to your Father ... in secret
Fast ... in secret

Do not do these things to be praised and honored by man. Do these things genuinely for your Father, who sees what is done in secret, and the Father will reward you.

Father, let me continue to focus on these words of yours and actually put them into practice. I repent for all the times I have done 'acts of righteousness' to be honored by man. Have mercy on my soul. Thank you.