This is the outline of the message I preached today at Riverside. Due to the bad weather, we had only the faithful few there, but our service was blessed by the Lord.
The Heart Is the Matter
Matthew 6:19-24
Worship is the church busy at the business of loving God. Jesus said that we were to love God with all our hearts. The heart, therefore, is the true matter of worship. This text asks three questions about your heart.
1. What Is Your Treasure? [vv. 19-21]
Earthly treasures are those you can't take beyond the grave; heavenly treasures are those you do take beyond the grave. Which treasure do you love? Your treasure determines your affection.
2. What Is Your Focus? [vv. 22-23]
Jesus talks about the good eye and the bad eye. His point is that you are what you look at. The good eye is generous and pure. The bad eye is stingy and selfish. Your focus determines your direction in life.
3. Who Is Your Master? [v. 24]
There are only two choices. You will either serve God or materialism [which in reality is worshiping yourself]. Your Master determines your destiny.
Is your heart really a place ready to give God His rightful place?
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