Read Matt. 6:1-24
Before Jesus talks about storing treasures in heaven, he talks about 3 commendable practices (giving to the poor, prayer, and fasting). You’ll probably notice a few elements repeated in each. In your journal: What do you see repeated in His address of these 3 topics?
Often we look at giving, prayer, and fasting as the sorts of things you do without any reward attached. Write out an example of how each of these practices could be done with the wrong motive (not mentioned in the text). What does Jesus communicate about the relationship between the practices and rewards? Why do you think God rewards what He does?
With the above consideration of the connection of between doing certain ‘spiritual’ practices and receiving rewards, how do you think this connects with vv. 19-25?
Yesterday we looked at the value of putting in work which no one sees, hours which no one observes and cannot, therefore, praise. Today we look at a different sort of activity, the sort which is not done for public display, but for God’s private viewing. One last question: What is one way you will enjoy God viewing your life today?
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