Western Hills Church Of Christ, Temple

Scripture:  Matthew 6:1-8 & 16-18 ,Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  Following Jesus is not just about outward religious behavior, but about developing a genuine relationship with God from the heart. Jesus’ warns in Matthew 6 that people can appear deeply spiritual through giving, praying, and fasting while still being disconnected from God because they are seeking the approval of others instead of intimacy with their Heavenly Father. Hypocrisy, as Jesus described it, is not simply failing morally but performing faith like an actor on a stage for applause and recognition. The sermon challenges believers to live for an “audience of one” by practicing hidden acts of faith, examining their motives, and valuing God’s approval more than public praise. Meyer concludes by reminding listeners that true spiritual growth happens in the quiet, unseen places of life.