"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full." -Matthew 6:5
The Praying Mantis is aptly named because it looks like it's praying. But it really should be named Preying Mantis because a larger mantis will eat smaller mantises.
Jesus warns us that merely looking like we are praying will only be seen by others and not heard by God. Living a pious-looking life may garner praise and acclaim by others, but it will not reunite us with God.
I am grateful that God will hear my prayers when I truly seek Him.
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