As followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors. This includes giving to our brothers and sister when they are in need. But when we do this, we must ask ourselves, what are we doing this for? For whom are we doing this for? Here in this passage, Jesus tells us how we are to give and why. Let us approach obedience with humility and love.

Matthew 6:1-4

1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Throughout this passage, we read about rewards from our heavenly Father, to what is this referring to? [Matt 5:5]

+ Who are the hypocrites in the synagogue and streets? [v.2]

+ How are the hypocrites rewarded for their actions?

+ How are we taught to give? [v.3]

+ How is God able to reward us for acts done in secret? [v.4]

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How does this passage challenge the way you give?

+ What is your motivation for giving unto others?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ With whom am I called to share this message?