This is Max Locato.

When Jesus saw the religious hypocrite, he exposed every self-righteous mole and pimple.

All their works they do to be seen by men. This is the working definition of

hypocrisy to be seen by men. We must do good works and some works such as

benevolence or teaching must be seen in order to have an impact.

To do a good thing is a good thing.

To do a good thing to be seen, however, is a serious offense. Here's why. Hypocrisy turns people away from God.

When people enter a church to see God, yet can't see God because of the Church, don't think for a second that God does not react.

Be especially careful when you're trying to be good so that you don't make a performance out of it.

It might be good theater, but the God who made you

won't be applauding.