SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 6:5-18
Pray to God unseen so you are not trying to impress men in order to give the impression you are righteous. Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Pray the Lord’s prayer. Forgive those who sin against you, and God will forgive you for your sins.
Do not fast in order to appear pious for men. Instead, don’t let others know you are fasting and look good while fasting. Your Father will see you and reward you.
Questions for Matthew 6:5-18
6) Pray to God unseen and keep it succinct. He knows our hearts. Pray to please God, not ourselves. Pray from the heart.
7) We should remember to pray for others. We pray to God for His plan in our lives. Pray for others to know God. Pray for Jesus to come down. Ask Him to meet our needs. Ask for forgiveness for our sins. Pray to protect yourself from Satan. Pray from the heart and ask for what is most important in your life.
8 ) Spiritual fasting is a devotion to God. It makes room in our lives for more of God. We should spend time with God when we are fasting. It should not be bragged about either when you are fasting. It is a private devotion between you and God.
Conclusions to Sermon on the Mount Matthew 6:5-18
Everything we do should be to please God and not others. When we do, we’ll be rewarded by Him.
We should all want to honor God. Fasting allows us to focus more on God.
When we pray, we should:
- Praise God
- Know He has a plan for our lives
- Trust in God’s provision
- Ask for forgiveness and forgive others
- Ask God to protect us from sin and evil
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