In this continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Garza turns our attention to Matthew 6:1-18, where Jesus confronts the danger of counterfeit religion and reveals what God truly values: a sincere heart over outward performance. Jesus warns His followers to "take heed" of hypocrisy by examining their motives in three crucial religious duties: giving to the poor (alms), praying, and fasting. This powerful expositional preaching challenges us to seek God's approval and a greater reward, rather than the temporary praise of people, ensuring our spiritual disciplines are driven by genuine love and desire for relationship with Him.

Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction and Context of the Sermon on the Mount 0:01:42 - The Problem of Counterfeit Gifts and Counterfeit Faith 0:03:59 - The Greater Righteousness in the Sermon on the Mount 0:07:44 - Reading Matthew 6:1-8 and 16-18 0:10:07 - What Jesus is Saying: Take Heed 0:10:52 - Defining a Hypocrite: Not a Person Who Fails 0:13:51 - Hypocrisy in Western Christianity and Social Media 0:15:39 - The Temptation to Seek Man’s Approval Over God’s 0:18:24 - True Followers Must Live for God's Approval 0:19:43 - How Jesus Says It: Three Religious Practices 0:20:07 - Alms: Giving to the Poor 0:21:05 - Is All Giving Supposed to Be Anonymous? 0:22:42 - The Contrast: Barnabas vs. Ananias and Sapphira 0:25:21 - Prayer: When You Pray 0:26:47 - The Necessity of Private Prayer 0:28:13 - Overcoming Insecurity in Prayer 0:30:52 - Fasting: Look Normal When You Fast 0:33:51 - Testing Our Motives: What Do You Live For? 0:34:55 - Why Jesus Says This: A Personal Relationship With God 0:36:03 - The Reward of Serving God in Secret 0:37:37 - God Sees and is a Rewarder 0:38:59 - Conclusion: Test Your Motives

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