Matthew 6:1-4
K. The Right Motive for Giving, 6:1-4
1 Alms—doing good and giving (v.1)
a. Warning: Do not seek recognition (v.1a)
b. The reason: God will not reward (v.1b)
2 The wrong motive (v.2)
a. Giving for recognition (v.2a)
b. Characteristic of hypocrites (v.2b)
c. Reward: Recognition by men only (v.2c)
3 The right motive (v.3-4a)
a. Giving unconsciously (v.3)
b. Giving quietly—privately—secretly (v.4a)
4 The reasons (v.4b-c)
a. Father sees in secret (v.4b)
b. Father rewards openly (v.4c)
Matthew 6:5-6
L. The Right Motive for Prayer (Part I), 6:5-6
1 The wrong motive: Praying to be seen by men (v.5)
a. Place: Loving to pray (v.5a-b)
1) Only in the synagogue (v.5a)
2) Only in the streets (v.5b)
b. Reason: For recognition (v.5c)
c. Reward: Man's esteem (v.5d)
2 The right motive: Praying to be heard by God (v.6)
a. Place: In one's own closet or private place (v.6a)
b. Reason: God is in one's secret or private place (v.6b)
c. Reward: Will receive open blessings (v.6c)
Matthew 6:7-8
M. The Three Great Rules for Prayer, (Part II) 6:7-8
1 Rule 1: Do not use empty repetition (v.7a)
2 Rule 2: Do not speak much (v.7b)
3 Rule 3: Trust God (v.8)
a. He knows your needs (v.8a)
b. He desires to hear your prayer (v.8b)
Matthew 6:9-13
N. The Model Prayer (Part III), 6:9-13
(Luke 11:2-4)
1 There is surrender (v.9)
a. To our Father in heaven (v.9a)
b. To God's holy name (v.9b)
2 There is request and plea (v.10-13a)
a. For God's kingdom (v.10a)
b. For God's will (v.10b)
c. For daily bread (v.11)
d. For forgiveness (v.12)
e. For deliverance (v.13a)
3 There is praise and commitment (v.13b)
Matthew 6:14-15
O. The Basic Principle of Prayer (Part IV): Forgiveness 6:14-15
(Mark 11:25-26)
1 The promise: Forgive others and be forgiven (v.14)
2 The warning: Refuse to forgive others and be unforgiven (v.15)
Matthew 6:16-18
P. The Right Motive for Fasting, 6:16-18
1 The wrong way to fast (v.16)
a. Fasting as a hypocrite (v.16a)
b. Fasting for recognition (v.16b)
c. Reward: To receive only human recognition and esteem (v.16c)
2 The right way to fast (v.17-18)
a. Fasting as a duty (v.17)
b. Fasting without notice (v.18a)
c. Fasting to God alone (v.18b)
d. Reward: God shall reward openly (v.18c)
Matthew 6:19-24
Q. The Warning About Wealth and Materialism, 6:19-24
1 A contrast: About two kinds of riches (v.19-20)
a. Earthly riches (v.19)
1) Lay not up (v.19a)
2) Are corruptible (v.19b)
3) Are insecure (v.19c)
b. Heavenly riches (v.20)
1) Lay up (v.20a)
2) Are incorruptible (v.20b)
3) Are secure (v.20c)
2 A warning: About two kinds of hearts (v.21-23)
a. A good heart: Like a good eye (v.22)
1) Focuses and sees (v.22a)
2) Focuses on heaven (v.20) (v.22b)
b. A bad heart: Like a bad eye (v.23)
1) Blind and dark (v.23a)
2) Focuses on the earth (v.19) (v.23b)
3 A choice: About two kinds of Masters (v.24)
a. Either hate or love (v.24a)
b. Either cleave or despise (v.24b)
c. The choice: Serve God or material things (v.24c)
Matthew 6:25-34
R. The Counsel on Worry and Anxiety, 6:25-34
1 A counsel—do not worry about necessities (v.25a-b)
a. About food and drink (v.25a)
b. About body and clothing (v.25b)
2 Do not worry about your life and body (v.25c)
3 Do not worry about food and shelter (v.26)
a. Behold the birds (v.26a)
b. You are better than the birds (v.26b)
4 Do not worry about your stature: Worry is pointless (v.27)
5 Do not worry about clothing (v.28-30)
a. Consider the lilies (v.28-29)
1) They do not toil (v.28)
2) They are more adorned than Solomon (v.29)
b. Trust—believe: You of little faith (v.30)
6 Do not worry: Do not be thinking and talking about food, drink, and clothing (v.31-32)
a. You are different from the heathen (v.32a)
b. Your heavenly Father knows your needs (v.32b)
7 Do not worry: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (v.33)
8 Do not worry about tomorrow: Live one day at a time (v.34)
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