Why do we pray? How do we pray? Do we look for attention when we pray? Do we use lots of words with little thought given? When we pray, do we seek God first and foremost? Do we long for His kingdom to come, His will done? Do we trust Him to provide? Do we seek His forgiveness? Do we trust Him to guide us?

Why do you give? Why do you give to those in need? Are you looking for attention here? Do you seek applause? Do you turn all of it into a big show? In the area of giving, what’s the right way to go for those who follow Jesus? When you give, how should you give? Would you like to know? Let’s listen to Jesus here. Let’s learn from Jesus here. Let’s follow Jesus here.

All of us live under God’s watchful eye. He knows everything about every one of us. Nothing escapes His notice. And as those who are in Christ we are to live for God’s glory. So, as those whom God calls and blesses, as the salt of the earth and the light of the world, don’t make an oath with your lips with an escape clause in your heart. Be honest in all you say and do. Simply speak the truth. Speak the whole truth. Speak nothing but the truth.