Piety That Honors God

Bible Basis: Matthew 6:1-8

Bible Truth: Jesus exhorts us to practice our faith without seeking the praise of others.

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:1

Lesson AIM: By the end of this lesson, we will: REPENT of making a show of religiosity in order to receive praise from others; and PRACTICE simplicity and humility in our devotional lives.

Background Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-8-  Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

This week's lesson speaks of how to give God's way and not our own way. Alms is the act of righteousness, good deeds, acts of mercy and compassion.

We are told to give to others out of devotion to the Lord, not to impress people. Give financially and share with the needy.

The lesson also speaks about how to pray. We pray to our Father which is in secret and He will reward us openly. We are to pray in our private rooms. God knows what we need even before we ask Him for anything. Therefore we do not have to pray long pretentious prayers just to be heard by others.

God does not want us to show off. We are to trust Him at all times.

Father God we trust You at all times and we are so thankful that You hear and answer our prayers. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.