Jesus Surprising Warning About Religious Practices

Published: April 29, 2024, 7 a.m.

Sermon on the Mount E18 \u2013 In Matthew 6, Jesus turns his attention to religious practices of his day, specifically generosity to the poor, prayer, and fasting. But Jesus gives a surprising warning about these practices: if you do religious practices to get praise from people, then you're missing the point. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss these three religious practices and reflect on the pitfalls of making religious devotion about yourself.