Secret Serving, Part 2 of 3
January 18, 2012
Surgery is no fun. But the result can be restored health. Spiritual surgery is the same: not fun, but rewarding. Today we will have another session of motivation analysis, as we hear again the words of Jesus in Matthew 6. We will work on understanding and improving our attitudes for why we do what we do.
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Good deeds can be seen. Motivations cannot. Why we do what we do is a key focus of Christ’s teaching in Matthew 6. Here we experience some radical surgery as our motives are dissected. Why do we do what we do? For the praise of men? The Great Physician wants to get our service for Him back on track. Today: we go to the clinic to get Christ’s diagnosis.
January 17, 2012
For some Christians, fasting is about as popular as watching paint dry. Yet we cannot escape Christ’s teaching. He assumed that we would fast, and confined His remarks to the “how and why,” and not the “if.” Foregoing food is a big paradigm shift. Today you are invited to listen for some final thoughts about the benefits and obligations of fasting.
January 16, 2012
To stop eating for a time has some known health benefits. But in the Christian life, it also has great spiritual benefits. Fasting is not often talked about in a culture where what we usually want is fast food. Today, let us explore further the “why” and “how” of fasting, as Jesus taught in the gospel of Matthew 6.
January 13, 2012
The holidays are a great time for food. Most of us really enjoy eating, but there are times in a Christian’s life when eating should be the last thing on the agenda. Today, we will set aside that big luncheon we had planned on attending and remind ourselves of Christ’s teaching on the benefits of fasting.
January 12, 2012
Many of us say grace together before eating a big meal. We are reminded of Who we have to thank for all that we have, so prayer is the vehicle that takes our thanks before His throne. Jesus also taught us to pray in secret, that we might be rewarded openly. Prayer is the means of maintaining close, personal contact with God.
January 11, 2012
We have all heard the Lord’s Prayer, either set to music or recited in church. Jesus gave us these words as a pattern. He gave us this prayer to teach us how to pray. Today, we continue our look at the depth and breadth of meaning latent in these sacred words, and on the way we should each approach God with our petitions.
January 10, 2012
Sometimes Christians wonder if God is listening when they pray. We often repeat our requests, just to make sure He has heard us, but Jesus taught us that God is indeed listening, and in fact, knows what we need before we ask. This being the case, many wonder why we should even pray at all. Therefore, please join us today for more lessons in the school of secret prayer.
January 9, 2012
Every good athlete knows that success in front of the roaring crowd depends on those workouts done when no one is watching. In the race of life, success with God depends on time spent in secret with Him, time spent in the discipline of prayer. For many, prayer is mysterious, especially private prayer.
January 6, 2012
Even for a Christian, the old nature is a powerful enemy. In our sinful flesh we want to take the credit for giving a gift. Meanwhile, God wants us to give our gifts in secret, so only He knows who did what. That way we cannot flaunt our donations as badges of honor. We must learn to give to others so as to please God first and foremost.
January 5, 2012
“….the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil...” the Bible’s words ring true even for Christians. Money can be our idol and we can be its worshippers. God wants to break money’s stranglehold on our hearts, and the key is giving in secret. Today we will seek to find the right motives and methods to do just that.
January 4, 2012
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