The Tyranny of Living for the Approval of Others | Gospel of Matthew

Are you tired of trying to earn other's approval? John Mark looks at the first of Jesus's teachings of practicing righteousness before others to be noticed by them in Matthew chapter six. He encourages us to break free from the bondage of seeking the approval (or disapproval) of others by doing good works in secret in order to be rewarded not by others, but by our Father in Heaven.

Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 6v1-4

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