Sermon on the Mount --- Discipleship ABC Matthew Chapter 6 Giving to the Needy (1-4) --- In chapter 5 the Lord pronounced to his disciples of his expectation to them, their new life, their new mindset, and their good works and deeds. They carry the hallmark of the citizens of heavenly kingdom and the birthmark of the Holy Spirit. All these will be looked afresh to the conservative social environment and everyone’s attention drawn. The Lord warns them about the potential danger: this is not done for just surprises to attract people and to boost your fame. “Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” A simple truth, but people are often ignorant about this. Working for one’s own fame, you might earn but what you want, sooner or later what you’ve earned will fade away. But if our good work is for the glory of our heavenly Father, He will surely rew
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