Main Point 

It is not a valuable gift if you do not value the person. 

Generosity with Pure Motives (Matthew 6:1-4) 

1. The two generosity errors 
2. The misplaced affection 
3. The grace of Jesus 

Life Group Discussion Questions 

1. Which is more difficult for you: to be very generous or to have the right motives? (Matthew 6:1) 
2. What is religious hypocrisy? (Matthew 6:2) 
3. Should you expect something in return when you give a gift? (Matthew 6:3-4) 
4. How do you respond to beggars? (Acts 3:1-10) 
5. How did Jesus break cultural norms with His generosity? (Luke 15:1-2) 
6. What do people want and what do people need? (John 4:10-15) 
7. How did Jesus offer relationship and how often do you offer it? (Luke 19:5-10) 

Pray about how you can put this passage into action together.