Matthew 6:3,6,18 ...your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
A Command to Obey:
Psalm 4:4-5 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.
Matthew 6:1...do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them.
Matthew 6:7...when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do.
A Timeless Principle:
Psalm 4:8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Matthew 6:8 Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
How does this apply to my life?
- Don't do charitable deeds for men to see.
- Don't pray to be seen or heard by men.
- Forgive those who wrong you.
- Don't fast so others will know you are fasting.
Why? Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly, otherwise you will have no reward from Him.
On understanding the fear of the Lord and finding the knowledge of God:
Proverbs 2:1-5 Wisdom is personified here.When it says "my" it is wisdom talking.
- Recieve my words
- Treasure my commands
- Incline your ear to wisdom
- Apply your heart to understanding
- Cry out for discernment
- Lift your voice for understanding
- Seek her as silver
- Search for her as for hidden treasure
THEN you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
I can't expect to understand the fear of the Lord or find the knowledge of God unless I am very diligent in studying the Bibe and seeking it. Looking at the list above shows me that it takes WORK...hard work.
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