Beware of Hypocrisy

Sermon: Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18

Introduction: “The church is full of hypocrites…”

I. The reason for hypocrisy
A. v. 1 – “to be seen by men”

B. Jesus assumes that we will involved in certain spiritual disciplines

II. Three illustrations
A. vv. 2-4 – giving to the poor

        B. vv. 5-8 -- prayer

C. vv. 16-18  – fasting

            

III. The crux of the matter: the Father – used 10 times
A. The relationship is crucial

B.

Application: