Book
of Matthew - Lesson 9
(Read
Matthew 6:19-30)
Introduction: Lesson 9 deals with the wrongful laying up treasures;
yielding to the master who is not interested in our well-being; failing to set right
priorities, and worrying about tomorrow. Each of these matters, we, Christians, citizens
of the kingdom, ought to be concerned about. Let us look closely at each of these
categories, and then make application of them in our lives.
1. Laying up treasuries on the earth is to act foolishly and
predicts ultimate failure! Certainly, we all need a certain amount of money to purchase
the necessities of everyday physical life. God does not want us to neglect that (Eph.
4:28; 1 Tim. 5:8), nor do we need to. The point, however, is that any treasures that we
have amassed are for our temporal use while we are on this earth. , When we die, we
shall have to leave this earth, and we will take nothing with us when we go(1 Tim. 6:7).
If we are prepared to meet the Lord, all will be wonderful for ever (Matt. 25:34).
However, if we are unprepared we will have leave it all behind (Matt.25:41,46)and
our reward will be to experience eternal torment for ever! With this revelation before us, how unwise it is
for anyone to continue unprepared, working so hard to achieve worldly riches which will
have to be left behind when we die.
2. Yielding to the right/wrong master is a matter to which each
should give serious attention. (Matt 6:24). Jesus
is our Lord/Master but only if we will yield our lives to Him (Matt. 11:28-30). But come
we must (Jn. 6:44-45). We are to do the yielding (Rom. 6:16-18). If we yield, we
will do what He says (Lk. 6:46).
3. Priorities are worth our serious consideration (Matt 6:25-33).
Jesus first points to our limitation (v. 27):
how little can we do to change our physical stature. Secondly, we are told to look at how
God provides for the birds and the lilies of the field.
The point being made is that if He is so good in providing for such
creatures, that He surely can provide for us, providing that we put first things
first (Matt.30)! There is a need for each person to put his/her trust in God, and not
become so concerned with the everyday things of food, clothing, and shelter, etc., that we
forget God and things spiritual!
4. Worrying about tomorrow is wasted energy at best, and draining
of one's resources without any potential of success! (Matt 6:34). How many of us have a
tendency to worry about what is going to happen tomorrow to the point that we don’t
make sure we have done our duty to the Lord today? Take care of your duty relative to your
spiritual obligations today, and tomorrow shall provide for itself!
Questions:
1.
Where should one put his/her treasuries? How does one do that?
2.
Is the Lord not concerned about our physical necessities at all (Eph. 4:28; 1 Tim. 5:8)?
3.
Can one be rich in worldly goods and be poor spiritually (Cf. 1 Tim. 17-19; Jas. 2:5; Lk.
12:16-21)?
4.
Who is to be one’s master/Lord? Can one serve two masters?
5.
What two things does Jesus use as examples to
show that disciples should not worry (vs. 25-30)?
6.
According to verse 30, what does excessive worrying indicate “O ye
of_______________”
7.
According to vs. 31-32 what does the FATHER KNOW?
8.
What is to be given “first” attention and concern?
9.
What promise is made in the latter part of verse 33?
10.
How should one regard tomorrow (v. 34)?
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