Out of Sight

A rich fisherman with tons of expensive fishing gear was not catching any trout. A little boy nearby with primitive equipment filled a stringer.  In desperation the rich fellow asked the little boy, “How do you do it?” The boy answered, “I just stay out of sight better than you do.” “Staying out of sight” is one of the keys to an effective Christian life. You’ve heard it said: “Anything could be done if we didn’t care who  got the credit.” How true, but it is human nature to want to be “seen.” Another has said: “Religion is beautiful until it shows.” In other words, do good but don’t seek the glory. Stay out of sight. This was part of the Pharisees’ problem, wasn’t it? Praying to be seen of men. Giving…fasting…doing benevolence…all to be seen by others and to receive the praise. A lot of good could be accomplished…