Matthew 6:1-18 specifically addresses giving, prayer, and fasting. To summarize; let there be no pride, only humility in your giving, prayer, and fasting. When you give, give in such a way that no one may know that you gave, or how much you gave. When you pray, pray in such a way that doesn't call attention to yourself. There is no need to use big, fancy words, and repeat yourself over and over in different ways so that God will hear you. God hears you the first time. And you do not need to impress others with the words you use to pray. When you fast, don't act in such a way that others know you haven't eaten or that you're not eating. Do these things in such a way that they bring glory to God, not yourself.
It's important to note that Jesus doesn't outlaw public or corporate prayer. He only says not to do as the hypocrites do when they pray by themselves in public so others will notice.
Jesus addresses the actions of the hypocrites extensively in this text. He tells us what to do by telling what not to do. He talks about how much the hypocrites use giving, prayer, and fasting to show others how holy they are. Clearly this is one of many cases where Jesus points out that the condition of your heart trumps your outward appearances.
There is so much more to be said of prayer and fasting, but for this post I want to stay singularly focused on the main point.
Come back again to read about Jesus' Command #13 - Lay Up Treasures In Heaven
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