A LOOK AT THE ACTIONS REQUIRED MATTHEW SIX Matthew six is the second part of the scripture in that section known as the "Sermon on the Mount." (Matthew 5, 6, & 7) This chapter shows some of the actions that Jesus requires. Saving faith demands more than just belief saving faith requires actions. In... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ACTION OF SHARING MATTHEW 6:1-4_ : Charitable deeds are to be done by children of God. But, if charitable deeds are done only to be seen of men that will be your reward in full. Our charitable deeds are to be acts of sacrifice and service, not acts of show. Charitable deeds done in the right sp... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ACTION OF PRAYING MATTHEW 6:5-15_ : Prayer is to be a simple petition from a child (Christian) to his Father (God). We are not to pray to be "seen of men" but to be "heard of God." Prayer involves a solitary place and a simple petition. Prayer recognizes both God's fatherhood and our need for f... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ACTIONS OF FASTING AND GIVING MATTHEW 6:16-21_ : Fasting is to be seen only by God. God said, "When you fast." It seems that fasting is expected among Christians, but not commanded for Christians. Fasting is to be in private but the reward for fasting will be given openly. Fasting may be one of... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ACTIONS OF SHINNING, SERVING AND LIVING MATTHEW 6:22-34:_ God's desire is for our "whole body to be full of light." A good eye leads to a shinning life. A bad eye will lead to a life of darkness. God expects of us actions that produce a shinning life. Your eyes are like a window for your soul.... [ Continue Reading ]