Matthew 6:5
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners where others can see them. Truly I tell you, they have been paid in full.
Treated in 7 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
Letters on Prayer cites MATTHEW 6:5
…in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. MATTHEW 6:5 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door…
- The God of All Comfort ·
Conformed to the Image of Christ cites Matthew 6:5
…that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward” (Matthew 6:5). These words, “they have received their reward,” seem to me to be among the most solemn…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 5: Wonders and Stories ·
Look at the Birds cites Matthew 6:5–15
…is fed by God. And you are worth much more to Him than they are. Read it in your Bible: Matthew 6:5–15, 25–34 Our Father in heaven, thank you that you know what I need, even before I ask. When…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
X. Another thing wherein those affections that are truly gracious and holy, differ from those that are false, is beautiful symmetry and proportion cites Matt. 6:5
…I. p. 180. “The hypocrite (says Mr. Flavel) is not for the closet, but the synagogue, Matt. 6:5, 6. It is not his meat and drink to retire from the clamor of the world, to enjoy God in…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Man's Chief End cites Matt 6:5
…power to get wealth.’ 2. If they do any duty of religion, they look to their own glory. Matt 6:5. ‘That they may be seen of men;’ that they may be set upon a theatre for others to admire…
- Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Matthew 6:1-6
…of letters guarded Lewis against the dangers of fame. Scriptures to revisit James 5:16; Matthew 6:1-6; 2 Corinthians 9:7. Reflection 1. Who knows the worst about you? 2. What is your rule of…
- With Christ in the School of Prayer ·
The Certainty of the Answer to Prayer cites Matt. vi. 5-15
…who is to be found in secret, and rewards openly, and had given us the pattern prayer (Matt. vi. 5-15). Here He wants to teach us what in all Scripture is considered the chief thing in…