The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 9
Text: Matthew 6: 1-4
21 February 2016
CHARITABLE DEEDS
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The practice of charitable deeds
a) This was commanded Deuteronomy 15:7-11
b) “Open your hand” Deuteronomy 15:8, 11
c) “Willingly lend him sufficient for his need” Deuteronomy 15: 8
d) “Your heart should not be grieved when you give to him” Deuteronomy 15:10
e) “The LORD your God will bless you in all your works” Deuteronomy 15:10
f) “The poor will never cease from the land” Deuteronomy 15:11
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The degeneration of this practice in the days of Jesus
a) Doing charitable deeds before men Matthew 6:1
b) Seeking to be seen by people Matthew 6:1
c) Seeking reward Matthew 6:1
d) The sounding of the trumpet Matthew 6:2
e) The hypocrisy exposed Matthew 6:2
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The true and correct practice
a) Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing Matthew 6:3
b) That your charitable deed may be done in secret Matthew 6:4
c) Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly Matthew 6:4
THE PRACTICE OF CHARITABLE DEEDS IN THE NT ERA
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Jerusalem Church Acts 2:45
a) Sold possessions and goods
b) Divided them among all, as anyone had need
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Sending relief to Jerusalem Acts 11:27-30
a) Famine in Judea predicted
b)Brethren in Antioch, Syria sent relief through Barnabas and Paul
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Caring for Widows 1 Timothy 5
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Maintaining of good works Titus 3:8