It's Not About You

The Well Church Edmond

At the beginning of Matthew 6, we see Jesus address three practices that he expects of believers- giving, prayer, and fasting. These things are expected, and the new righteousness in the Kingdom of Heaven requires that we do not do them for human praise. God doesn’t need you to make a show of giving to his people. He sees. God doesn’t need you to use long prayers or flowery language when you speak to him. He hears, and he gives you a framework for how you should pray. God doesn’t need you to make a big show of depriving yourself through fasting. God is aware. It’s not about you. It’s about connecting with and honoring God.