Things To Think About... Giving
How do the commands in this section relate to “performing for the audience of One”? What is the antidote for the chief sin that is addressed here? In what ways do churches and non-profit organizations use this sin to motivate people to give? (Matthew 6:1-18)
How does Jesus’ teaching here and in 5:42 on giving to the needy influence you and your attitudes towards the poor? What will you do differently as a result? What keeps us from giving more to the poor? Is that a good enough reason? (Matthew 5:42 and 6:1-4)
(Questions taken from the Jesus Manifesto.)