Jesus often rebuked religious leaders for hypocrisy - their visible and invisible lives were very different.

Like them, we also have a "visible you" and an "invisible you". If the "visible you" grows faster than the "invisible you", trouble is surely coming!

Jesus taught us to lay foundations that no-one sees - like secret giving, prayer and fasting - and putting his words into practice in daily life. When we build strong foundations, we position ourselves to withstand the storms of life - and to minister effectively to others.

Matthew 23:1-7 & 23-28, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 6:2-6 & 16-18, Matthew 7:24-27