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OBSTACLES TO OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. MATTHEW 6. Religious Hypocrisy. Matthew 6:1-18 Giving alms to impress people 6:1-4 Already have their reward No more reward for them Not wrong if others see what you do; wrong to do it for purpose of being seen Praying to impress people 6:5-15
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OBSTACLES TO OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD MATTHEW 6
Religious Hypocrisy Matthew 6:1-18 • Giving alms to impress people 6:1-4 • Already have their reward • No more reward for them • Not wrong if others see what you do; wrong to do it for purpose of being seen • Praying to impress people 6:5-15 • Making a show of fasting to impress people 6:16-18 • Seeking to please or impress people alienates God! James 4:4, Galatians 1:10
Materialism Matthew 6:19-34 • Making treasures on earth your goal6:19-24 • Contradicts Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, 2:4-11 • Saving not prohibited “Not…but…” • Emphasis is on treasure in heaven (can’t lose it) • Conflicting values: two goals, two masters • Worry 6:25-34 • Worry is not productive • Trust in God’s character and competence • Seek first God’s will Matt. 6:33