1. Righteous Living For Who ’ s Glory? Matthew 6:1-18

2. Transformation in Christ “Christ made no promise that those who followed him in his plan of re-establishing life on its proper basic principles would enjoy a special immunity from pain and sorrow-nor did he himself experience such immunity. He did, however; promise enough joy and courage, enough love and confidence in God to enable those who went his way to do far more than survive.” - J. B. Phillips

3. So Far We Have Seen: Description of the Christian’s characteristics, Matt. 5:3-12Description of the Christian’s characteristics, Matt. 5:3-12 Influence of the Christian on the worldInfluence of the Christian on the world –The world’s reaction, Matt. 5:13-16. Relationship of the Christian to the law of GodRelationship of the Christian to the law of God –Jesus contrasted the Law to the false teachings. Matt. 5:17-48

4. Now We Will Look At… Christian’s living life in this world;Christian’s living life in this world; –In the presence of God. –In active submission to God. –With total dependence on God.

5. Delicate Nature of the Christian Life Matt. 6:1 Seems to be self-contradictory.Seems to be self-contradictory. –Let your light shine before men. Matt 5:16 –Don’t do your righteousness before men. Matt. 6:1 –Must do both in a delicate manner. Live a life in which the quality of it will shine.Live a life in which the quality of it will shine. – Our new character will shape our behavior. Matt. 5:3-9 Our service must glorify God, not self! Rom. 1:21-26; 1 Sam. 15:12.Our service must glorify God, not self! Rom. 1:21-26; 1 Sam. 15:12.

6. Ministering of charitable deeds. (v.2-4) (Acts 5:1-11; 8:19)Ministering of charitable deeds. (v.2-4) (Acts 5:1-11; 8:19) –Is your motive pure? –Your joy come from talking about it more than doing? Worshiping of God. (prayer v.5-6)Worshiping of God. (prayer v.5-6) –Do you come Sunday morning to “appease” God? –To appease others? –More concerned about how public prayers sound? Self-Examination Through Our… Matt. 6:2-18

7. Self-sacrificing for God. (fasting, v.16-18)Self-sacrificing for God. (fasting, v.16-18) –Is it a joyful, or a difficult task? –God sacrificed His Son for you! John 3:16 –Jesus sacrificed Heavenly Glory for you. Heb. 2:9,17; 12:2; Phil 2:5-8 –Christians’ still rejoice while suffering for others. Phil. 2:17; Col 1:24; 1Pet. 1:6; 4:13 Self-Examination Through Our… Matt. 6:2-6

8. Don’t broadcast your charitable activities.Don’t broadcast your charitable activities. –There is a difference between informing & impressing. Acts 5:1-11 –Christians receive encouragement with the news. –Use discretion and humility. –Keep it a secret from your ego. –Don’t consider your charitable deed a noble act. Ways to Prevent Self-Glorification

9. Focus all of self toward God, not men. Focus all of self toward God, not men. –“Not to be seen by men”. –Assemble to glorify God with your brethren. Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42 –Do it before you realized you’ve done it. –Don’t analyze the cost-benefit of the act. Chose to glorifying God, not self Chose to glorifying God, not self –Examine Paul’s example. Phil. 3:4-11

10. Righteousness Living Before Who? Men?Men? God?God? When Do You Want Your Reward?When Do You Want Your Reward? –Now by sounding a trumpet to all. –Or now and forever before God.

11. Come Enjoy The Goodness of God Mark 16:15-16 And he said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.