Matthew 6: 1-5

Giving to the Needy.

1. What is an "act of righteousness?"

-Who would do this act? Why?

-Why would people do it before men?

2. Discuss why people announce their giving.

-How would the needy respond to people that announce their giving? Would they care where the money came from?

-When people announce their giving, does it push you to give more?

3. Jesus mentions in verse 2 that when people announce their giving to be honored by men, they have received their reward in full.

-What reward?

-If Jesus does not support this behavior, why should the giver be "rewarded?"

4. Review verse 3. It's obvious that you would not be able to hide an act that your left hand does from your right hand.

-That said, what is Jesus asking us to do?

5. Verse 4 discusses a reward for those that give in secret.

-What reward would God give you?

-Should this be the motivation for your giving?

Teacher: Tom Nesbitt

Matthew 6: 1-5