Fasting: a necessary part of a Christian's Religion from the Heart

After a review of Matt 6:1's foundational general principle of the Christian's religion from the heart, Matt 6:16-18 is used to teach on the necessary but neglected spiritual discipline of fasting.

I. Introduction (Transition from ch5 to ch6)
II. One General Principle (v1)
A. Matt 6:1 sets theme as did Matt 5:20
B. Matt 6:1 key words

1. Do
2. Righteousness
3. Men
4. Father
5. Reward
   III. Three Specific Applications (vv2-6, 16-18)
   A. Giving (vv2-4) B. Praying (vv5-6)
   C. Fasting (vv16-18)
   IV. Closing with Christ (Matt 9:14-17)