August 25, 2025 Gospel Reflection - A Promise Is a Promise: Being Honest on the Inside and Out
A Day of Classical Guitar MusicShow Notes
Have you ever seen someone act one way when grown-ups are watching and another way when they're not? This week on TheGospelConnection, Alvin and Nathan explore Jesus's powerful message about hypocrisy from the Gospel of Matthew 23:13-22.
Join them as they discuss why Jesus had some strong words for religious teachers who tried to find loopholes to break their promises. Discover what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the connection between our words and our hearts, and learn why being truthful is about who you are on the inside, not just what you do on the outside. This episode reminds us that our promises are a gift and that Jesus wants us to be the same honest person all the time.
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