To be noticed by others (Matthew 6:1-18), continued

Not for show

Meaningless repetition – I Kings 18:26-29

  • Why?
    • They were trying to wake up their idols!
  • Why not? Isaiah 65:24
    • God hears us!
  • Versus persistence – Luke 18:3-8
    • Earnest repeated prayer for the same thing is not vain repetition.

Pray in this manner

About fasting

  • Keep it clean

  • What about fasting?

    • Self-denial with purpose – Isaiah 58:3-7

    • Devotion to prayer

      • Command

      • Necessity

      • Authorization

      • Practicality