The Way Church Podcast When You Pray (Matthew 6:5-8) - Chris Price | Sermon on the Mount (Week 14) | May 8, 2022
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May 9, 2022 Explore the transformative essence of prayer in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of intention over public displays of piety. Discover the intimate relationship believers can have with God as 'Abba Father,' and how this understanding can reshape faith. The contrast between the reliability of true faith and the unpredictability of false gods is examined, highlighting modern anxieties. Finally, witness a poignant foster child's journey towards trusting God's provision and the authentic connection that sincere prayer can foster.
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Praying to an Audience of One
- Pray in secret to an audience of one, focusing on God's approval.
- Don't perform for people's attention, seeking human applause.
The Danger of External Validation
- Our desire for external validation can be detrimental, even dangerous.
- True intimacy, with God and others, requires privacy, not publicity.
The Nature of Hypocrisy
- Hypocrites perform and pretend, masking their true intentions.
- Their prayers are for show, seeking human approval rather than God's.