We all do things for show, hoping someone will see and notice us doing it. It’s the pride in us that wants to be seen and applauded. But Jesus said when giving or praying or fasting, and by extension any service unto the Lord, render it privately. Don’t let your left hand know what your right is doing. And He knows the difference between rote service and humble, sincere service.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2021/08/05/piety-for-pietys-sake-and-not-unto-the-lord/