Matthew 23:5 KJV
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments
I don't suppose it is possible for us to do works of faith without being seen of men. But that is not the intention of this Word of God. The thing was, these people DID the work to be seen. Their purpose was for people to see and for people to think more highly of them because of what they had seen.
It was a motivation issue.
And that is so easy for us to slip into as well. We so easily slip into a mode where we do what we do,
Not because it is right
Not out of love for the Saviour
Not for concern to minister to the souls of others
But to be seen of men; to receive some external benefit from the work and service.
Oh Father, teach us, help us, to do the works we ought, but to forget being concerned about being seen of men. Help us do what is right and to obey Your holy Word simply because it is what we ought to do.
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments
I don't suppose it is possible for us to do works of faith without being seen of men. But that is not the intention of this Word of God. The thing was, these people DID the work to be seen. Their purpose was for people to see and for people to think more highly of them because of what they had seen.
It was a motivation issue.
And that is so easy for us to slip into as well. We so easily slip into a mode where we do what we do,
Not because it is right
Not out of love for the Saviour
Not for concern to minister to the souls of others
But to be seen of men; to receive some external benefit from the work and service.
Oh Father, teach us, help us, to do the works we ought, but to forget being concerned about being seen of men. Help us do what is right and to obey Your holy Word simply because it is what we ought to do.
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