Being Christian Without Being Fake

Matthew 6:1-8

Jesus' Warning to the Righteous (V. 1)

1 John 2:29, Matthew 23:5

Jesus' First Illustration: Benevolence (Vv. 2-4)

1 Corinthians 13:3, John 5:44, Matthew 6:18

Jesus' Second Illustration: Praying (Vv. 5-7)

Luke 18:11, 12, Isaiah 26,20, 1 Kings 18:26, Ecclesiastes 5:2

So What?

Jesus condemned practices to impress others.

God rewards good deeds done for his glory alone.

Private prayer enables believers to pour out their hearts to God, express their true feelings, and listen in the quietness for God’s answer.

Prayer develops the trust that says, “Father, you know best.”