Sermon on the Mount Part 8: For God's Eyes Only

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Life of Christ: The Sermon on the Mount Part 8 - For God’s Eye Only

Practicing Righteousness (Matthew 6:1)

1. Acts of righteousness are to be done for the eyes of God  .
2. It is important that we do acts of righteousness but do so with the right  .
3. The right motivation comes from our   as children of God.
4. The purpose of doing acts of righteousness is to  God.

 Charity (Matthew 6:2-5)

1. “give to the needy” = when doing acts of mercy
2. As followers of Jesus, acting mercifully to others is part of the   that we live.
3. Give in such a way that there is no   for others to praise you, but they will praise God.

 Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)

1. Fasting is something that is meant for God’s eyes only; it is  , between you and God alone.
2. Fasting is never commanded in Scripture, but …
3. It is seen as   and beneficial for the believer.
4. Fasting is about taking our eyes off of the things of the world and reinforcing our   on God.