Ep. 8. Matthew 6:1-18 - Are You Practicing Your Faith for the Wrong Reasons?

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOIn this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will walk through Matthew 6:1–18 from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches about the danger of turning spiritual disciplines into public performances. They break down what it means to give, pray, and fast with the right heart motives rather than seeking applause from others. You'll learn the Greek origins of the word "hypocrite," why Jesus spoke with unique authority using "Amen, I say to you," and how 1 Corinthians 3 explains eternal rewards versus wasted effort. The episode also covers the meaning behind the prayer closet, the structure of the Lord's Prayer, and why fasting is the most overlooked spiritual discipline today. If you've ever felt exhausted by religious performance or wondered whether God cares more about your heart than your image, this conversation will encourage you. Whether you're brand new to the Bible or have been in church for years, this is a practical reminder that authentic faith happens in secret before it ever shows up in public. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction and Matthew 5 recap00:01:52 - Heart motives in Matthew 600:04:52 - What "hypocrite" really means00:09:08 - How performance leads to downfall00:14:41 - Letting your light shine vs. seeking praise00:18:04 - Eternal rewards explained00:22:37 - Giving without the trumpet00:31:52 - Right hand and left hand00:41:09 - The prayer closet00:50:32 - Empty phrases vs. real prayer00:55:55 - Fasting as a spiritual discipline01:04:17 - Jesus' example of humilityLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#Matthew6 #SermonOnTheMount #BibleStudy #NewChristian #LordsPrayer #WhatIsHypocrisy #ChristianFaith #PrayerLife #Fasting #SpiritualDisciplines #GospelOfMatthew #JesusTeaching #HeartMotives #BibleExplained #ChristianLiving