The New Life In Christ - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven Matthew 5:16.

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men… But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

And when you pray, do not keep on babbling pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:5-8.

“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teaching are but rules taught by men.’ ” Matthew 15:8-9.

They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them. Matthew 23:4.

“How terrible for you…and you say long prayers so that people will notice you. Matthew 23:14.

…that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day. John 12:48.

…but test everything; hold fast to what is good; 1Thessalonians 5:21. Amen.