In this sermon, Mel Purvis teaches that true Christian faith is rooted in learning to live before God rather than before people. Using Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 as the foundation, he explains that authentic faith expresses itself in giving, praying, and acting in ways seen only by the Father — trusting Him for honor, reward, promotion, provision, victory, and transformation. Through vivid stories, biblical exposition, and personal testimony, Purvis urges believers to build their entire life on a "faith stance": a settled spiritual posture in which God alone is the source of identity, advancement, holiness, and answered prayer. Anything done to impress others loses its reward; but everything done in secret before God enters the "heavenly bank," where the Father promises to reward openly. Throughout the message, Purvis outlines six marks of a Pharisee, illustrating each with Scripture, church history, personal experiences, and pastoral insights. He concludes with a powerful challenge: believers must depend entirely on grace, seek personal revelation from God, pursue sanctification through the Holy Spirit, and live a life laid down for others — which is the only antidote to religion and spiritual hypocrisy.
