The Grave Danger of Religiosity - Part II

Outline

In Matthew 6:1, Jesus introduces three illustrative warnings depicting the grave danger of self-aggrandizing righteousness (or religiosity). He warns all His disciples (including us) to beware of:

• Self-Centered Donations (Matt 6:2-4) [Review]
• Self-Centered Devotions (Matt 6:5-15) [Today]
  • In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus warns against self-centered prayers. He commands you to pray:
    • Straight from your heart (Matt 6:5a, 6:6, 6:7a)
    • Sans the meaningless hubbub (Matt 6:5)
    • Sans the mindless habits (Matt 6:7)
    • Sticking to a mindset of heaven (Matt 6:8) 
  • Self-Centered Deprivation (Matt 6:16-18) [future] 

Songs

• All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (44)
• Complete in Thee
• O Church Arise (230)
• Jesus, Your Mercy
• Not in Me (52)

Resources

• Bulletin
• Handout