Max Lucado Daily Devotional
Max Lucado
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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When Jesus saw the religious hypocrite, he exposed every self-righteous mole and pimple. “All their works they do to be seen by men” (Matthew 23:5 NKJV). This is the working definition of hypocrisy: “to be seen by men.”
We must do good works. And some works, such as benevolence or teaching, must be seen in order to have an impact. To do a good thing is a good thing. To do a good thing to be seen, however, is a serious offense. Here’s why: hypocrisy turns people away from God.
When people enter a church to see God yet can’t see God because of the church, don’t think for a second that God does not react. “Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don’t make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won’t be applauding” (Matthew 6:1 MSG).
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Previous episodes
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2183 - To Do a Good Thing Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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2182 - As We Live with Jesus Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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2181 - God’s Strategy for Human Hurt Mon, 22 Apr 2024
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2180 - Stop at the Gate Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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2179 - To Love a Stranger Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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2178 - Open Your Circle Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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2177 - The Ministry of Hospitality Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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2176 - Teamwork Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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2175 - Unity Matters to God Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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2174 - Receive His Pardon Thu, 11 Apr 2024