Unmasking Religious Hypocrisy

We crave honor but often settle for cheap, superficial approval. Matthew 6 contrasts performative religion with a hidden, vibrant life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the masks we wear and shows the freedom of living for an Audience of One. Learn how a 6:00 AM coffee selfie can could become a death trap of religiosity. This is part one of the sermon, "Religious Hypocrisy." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – The Origin of Hypocrisy: The etymology of the word "hypocrite." 02:31 – Devastating Headlines: Confronting religious scams, abuse, and fakery. 05:30 – The Synagogue Trumpet: The ancient habits we should avoid.  08:20 – The Righteous Tree: How true inner goodness outgrows legalism. 15:04 – The Hashtag Trap: Auditing our social media clout chasing. 18:46 – The Closet Test: The metric nobody sees. 20:12 – The Dentist Analogy: How to handle church hurt. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/