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The Weekly Show - Episode 89: Study Eleven: Earthly or Heavenly Treasure

The Weekly Show - Episode 89: Study Eleven: Earthly or Heavenly Treasure

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 Join Tim and John as they study how to and fast and desire heavenly treasures. Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-beginning and https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/halloween-time Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/ Introduction to Matthew 6:16–24 In Matthew 6, Jesus continues to peel back the layers of what true righteousness looks like. He has already shown us that following Him is not just about what we do—it’s about why we do it. First, He warned His disciples not to practice righteousness “to be seen by others.” You can give generously, pray beautifully, or serve faithfully… and still be seeking the applause of people instead of the approval of God. Jesus applied this warning to: giving praying and now fasting Three good and godly practices— but all easily corrupted by wrong motives. Jesus is not simply correcting behavior. He is addressing the heart behind the behavior. From Motivation to Treasure After teaching about the danger of spiritual showmanship, Jesus shifts His focus from motives to treasure. Because ultimately, our motives reveal what we treasure. Why do we want attention? Why do we crave approval? Why do we cling to things that don’t last? Why do we get distracted from the things of God? It all comes down to what our hearts value most. So Jesus confronts us with a simple but life-defining question: What do you love more—earthly treasure or heavenly treasure? This is not a small question. It cuts to the root of every choice we make: how we spend our time how we use our money how we chase success how we see people how we handle possessions how we prioritize our lives If the heart is the steering wheel of the Christian life, treasure is the hand gripping that wheel. Why This Matters Jesus knows that our hearts are easily pulled toward things that fade: money possessions popularity status comfort attention None of these last. None of these satisfy. So He calls His followers to something higher, richer, and eternal— to invest their lives not in what fades, but in what lasts forever. This section of the Sermon on the Mount will challenge us to examine where our treasure truly lies… and whether we are serving earthly masters or our heavenly Father. 1. Fasting and Faking (Matthew 6:16–18) Jesus now turns to the third spiritual practice that people often misuse—fasting. Fasting means giving up food for a period of time in order to focus on God, pray more intentionally, and humble your heart. Done rightly, it is an act of worship and devotion. But in Jesus’ day, something had gone terribly wrong. Fasting Had Become a Performance The Pharisees fasted two days every week (Luke 18:12). That might sound incredibly spiritual… but Jesus exposes their real motive: They weren’t hungry for God. They were hungry for attention. So they made sure everyone noticed their “sacrifice”: They wore gloomy expressions. They let their hair get messy. They looked weak and dramatic. They made their fasting public on purpose. Their goal wasn’t to get close to God— their goal was to get praise from people. Why Are We Tempted to Do the Same? Jesus understands the struggle behind this. He knows why we want attention so badly: People feel real. God feels invisible. We crave affirmation we can see and hear. This is why spiritual hypocrisy is so easy: people’s applause feels immediate, while God’s approval feels distant. But Jesus warns that if your goal is human praise, then human praise is the only reward you will ever receive. Real Holiness Shines Without a Spotlight Jesus’ solution? Stop performing. Start being genuine. He tells His followers: wash your face look normal don’t draw attention to yourself let your fasting be between you and God In other words: If your fasting is real, you won’t need to advertise it. God sees what others can’t see. He knows the heart behind the practice. He rewards quiet devotion far more than public showmanship. When Holiness Is Real When your desire for God is genuine—not a performance—your life shines with a different kind of light. Not a spotlight you shine on yourself, but the light of God shining through you. Your holiness becomes: sincere humble joyful invisible to others, but visible to God And that is the kind of righteousness Jesus delights to reward. 2. Hypocrisy and Honesty (Matthew 6:16–18) Jesus continues His teaching by exposing the deeper issue behind spiritual showmanship: the problem of hypocrisy. “Hypocrisy” means pretending— acting one way on the outside while being something very different on the inside. The Pharisees had mastered this. They performed righteous deeds publicly, but their hearts were full of pride, selfishness, and self-promotion. External Behavior Is Not Enough Jesus never says fasting, praying, or giving are bad. Those practices are good and pleasing to God—when done with the right heart. The problem is not the action. The problem is the motivation. You can...
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