’Seu tesouro estará onde estiver o seu coração...’’ | MATEUS 6 | ORAÇÃO PAI NOSSO

https://www.youtube.com/@ContosDaAlia... Matthew 6 is a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, which focuses on three religious practices to be done sincerely and without seeking human approval. The central themes are the practice of charity, prayer, and fasting, emphasizing the importance of inner motivations over appearances. Furthermore, the chapter addresses the pursuit of "treasures in heaven" instead of accumulating riches on Earth, which is directly linked to anxiety, and teaches about trust in God and the priority of the Kingdom of God. Charity, prayer, and fasting with the right motivation • Right action and right motive: Jesus explains that good deeds, prayer, and fasting have value before God when done sincerely, not for personal glory or to receive applause from others. • Secret prayer: The passage in Matthew 6:6 emphasizes the importance of praying in secret, sincerely, and not to be seen by others, because the Father who is in secret rewards. • Fasting discreetly: Similarly, fasting should be done discreetly, without ostentation, so that the reward is from God and not from people. Trust, treasures, and anxiety • Heavenly treasures: Jesus encourages us to "store up treasures in heaven," because they are eternal, unlike earthly treasures that can be lost or deteriorate. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. • Seek first the Kingdom of God: The instruction is to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and not to worry excessively about material needs such as food and clothing, because God takes care of everything. • Trust in the future: It is necessary not to worry about tomorrow, because each day has its own difficulties, and to trust in God's daily provision. Anxiety is seen as a lack of faith in divine providence. • Pinned comment: If you enjoy hearing the word of God, leave an "Amen" here in the comments and like our videos to further strengthen our community.