{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:16-18","description":"When it comes to spiritual disciplines like fasting, prayer, and generosity, why is it so easy to focus on outward appearances rather than the inward state of our hearts? In this sermon on Matthew 6:16\u201318, we look at the instructions Jesus gives to His followers about practicing their faith. He encourages us to examine our motives, making sure our motive is not to impress others but to seek genuine fellowship with God. By addressing the subtle trap of seeking human approval, Pastor Maiola Vivas reminds us of the true Biblical purpose of fasting, which is to hunger for more of God. Jesus reminds us that true devotion doesn't need a public stage or a gloomy face. Instead, when we fix our focus on the Father who sees what is done in secret, our spiritual lives are protected from pride and filled with real purpose and great reward. Discover how choosing secret devotion over public performance can expose our weaknesses, deepen our dependence on God, and bring satisfaction of living entirely for Him!&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"One Love Ministries Hawaii","author_url":"http:\/\/onelove.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42904612\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/398fa9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42904612"}