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The Sermon On The Mount Series: Relationship With God

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The Sermon On The Mount Series: Relationship With God Read: Matthew 6:1-4, 16-21 & 24 This post has been divided into the following parts,      1. Do good to please God [Matthew 6:1-4]      2. Fasting [Matthew 6:16-18]      3. Lay up treasures in heaven [Matthew 6:19-21 & 24] 1. Do Good To Please God [Matthew 6:1-4]:- The first verse says, " Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them.  If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. " Jesus instructs us to be careful when we practice righteousness in front of others. Being careful here means to be alert of our actions and intentions rather than the response of others. There can be two types of intentions, > God praising , who give all the glory to God and humble themselves before others just like Jesus. Jesus no matter what great miracles He did, humbled himself and gave praises to His Father. [Also see Matthew 5:16] ...

Do Not Worry

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Do Not Worry Read: Matthew 6:25-34    Do you have worries in your life? I know your answer will be yes! If you are a youth you will be having worries about your exams, if you are a new graduate then you will be worried about your job if you are a person working in foreign countries you will be worried about your visa and health. In each and every stages of our life, we will be having worries. Especially if you are a believer in Christ.  A short story, David is a born Christian and he had kept God at least priority and just 1.5 months back he had taken baptism and gave more time to God. After some time he will start facing problems in the family, problems at workplace, personal finance problems, etc. In the same way, once you have given more time to God the devil will start attacking you. What will you do? According to me we should stop worrying and start living a simple life, which means continuing to praise and worship God or having a tal...