Acts Of Righteousness

In the first half of Matthew 6, Jesus talks about giving, fasting and prayer. Activities that can cause us to display or give a certain impression about ourselves. Many times we are very concerned about our external appearance, how we may come across to people. Though this is important, it can sometimes mask the true self and its desires which is deep within. At the end of the day, God looks at our heart and its desires. So, are my "Acts of Righteousness" really an accurate reflection of a genuine desire to please God within? Forget about the acts for a while, and invite the Holy Spirit to evaluate the heart. Let there be integrity.