The Heart Behind The Hustle

Are you doing all the right things… for the wrong reasons? You can preach. You can serve. You can give. You can even build a ministry. But if your heart isn't right, none of it counts. In this episode, Pastors Ed and LaMeka break down what it really means to have "the heart behind the hustle." Using 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Corinthians 13, and the sobering warning of Matthew 7:21-23, they walk through practical questions that expose what's really driving you — and why your "why" matters more to God than your "what." If you've ever wondered whether your faith is built on performance or on love… this one's for you. 📖 Scriptures Referenced: • 1 Samuel 16:7 — "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." • 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 — Without love, it's just noise. • Matthew 7:21-23 — "I never knew you." ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Intro: Doing Right Things for Wrong Reasons 3:30 — 1 Samuel 16:7: God Looks at the Heart, Man Looks at Appearance 9:00 — The Story of David: The Overlooked King 13:30 — 1 Corinthians 13: Without Love, You're Just Making Noise 18:00 — What Is Agape Love? (And What It's NOT) 21:00 — 5 Questions to Examine Your Own Heart 26:00 — Matthew 7:21-23: When Jesus Says "I Never Knew You" 29:30 — Closing: "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant"🔗 Stay Connected: Have a prayer request or topic idea? Drop it in the comments. We read every one. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday