Introduction to chapter 6 First word of the Sermon in 5:3: HAPPY First verse of chapter 6: REWARD Far from scorning reward motivation, Jesus is pointing us to higher aspirations. He is teaching us to live consistently with what we say we believe: •An unseen eternal Kingdom of God our Home •A heavenly Father Who the center of our affections & Help But we live as practical atheists in 2 basic ways: 1.Whose FAVOR we seek: v1-18 2.What TREASURES we seek: v19-34 Two kinds of concerns: A. Acquisition (v19-24) B. Anxiety (v25-34) Each one cries, “More!” 1.What people think of you 2.The insatiable need to acquire more stuff Example #1: 6:2-4: Giving to the Needy Notice v2: “WHEN” not if… I.Do NOT II.DO How this searches our hearts! See again our need for Christ
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Allen Harris is leaving Columbia Presbyterian Church after 33 years of ministry this June, 2011, to do writing, consulting with churches, preaching and teaching. He is available for engagements. Contact him at allenhpilgrim@gmail.com . He and his wife, Kathie, will be living...