Righteous Theater (Matthew 6:1-15)

In this message from Matthew 6, we walk through Jesus’ warning against “theatrical righteousness” and His invitation into a hidden, authentic life with God. We’ll look at giving, prayer, and fasting, how the same practices can either be a performance for people or an offering to the Father who “sees in secret.”

At the center of the passage is the Lord’s Prayer. Far from being a religious script, it becomes a declaration of allegiance: “Hallowed be Your name” over my image “Your kingdom come” over my little empires “Your will be done” over my will

We’ll confront the fear of man, expose how we’ve turned “my will” into a functional god, and see how Jesus calls us back to the secret place, where His reward is not a platform, but His presence, His delight, and a will that’s slowly being shaped to match His. If you’ve ever felt trapped by people-pleasing, addicted to being seen, or confused about what it really means to pray “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” this message is for you.

Scripture: Matthew 6:1–15