EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 36 MIN
The Sermon for the Mounted - Part Five: The Spiritual Throat Punch
from Save The Cowboy · host Kevin Weatherby
In this episode, we move into Matthew 6, where Jesus issues a sharp warning: "Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly." We open with a story about a man who wouldn't stop interrupting Bible study to make himself look good, and the "spiritual throat punch" it took to silence him. This leads us into a discussion on why doing the right thing for the wrong reason (like "religi-selfies" or the 1,000-penny droppers) costs you your heavenly reward. We also explore a fresh perspective on the command to "not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing"—interpreting the Left Hand as your Logical Side (which makes excuses) and the Right Hand as your Faithful Side (which obeys God). Key Topics Covered: The Spiritual Throat Punch: How to deal with people seeking glory in the church. Watch Out: Why Jesus warns that hypocrisy isn't always obvious. Trumpets & Selfies: The danger of seeking public applause for your generosity. Left Hand vs. Right Hand: Left Hand (Logic): "I have too many bills," "It's too expensive." Logic never sees a miracle. Right Hand (Faith): "God gave it to me first." Faith lives in the miracle. Private Rewards: Why no recognition is actually the best recognition you can get. Scripture References: Matthew 6:1-4 Video Link: The Sermon for the Mounted: Part 5 - The Spiritual Throat Punch
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We start Matthew 6 with a warning from Jesus about doing good deeds just to be admired. We share a story about dealing with a man who kept interrupting Bible study to look smart, and how a “spiritual throat punch” (killing him with kindness) finally shut him down. The core of this message is about motive. Jesus warns against “blowing trumpets” when we give—a practice we see today in “religi-selfies” and public virtue signaling. We also dive deep into verse 3 (“Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing”). We interpret the “Left Hand” as your logical side that makes excuses (“I can’t afford to tithe”), and the “Right Hand” as your faithful side that simply obeys. The takeaway? You won’t see miracles living logically; you only see them living faithfully. Key Topics: Motive Matters: Doing the right thing for the wrong reason gets you zero reward in heaven. Logic vs. Faith: Logic blocks miracles; faith unlocks them. Secret Generosity: Why giving in private is the most powerful investment you can make. Scripture References: Matthew 6:1-4.
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