People
He taught about giving, praying, and fasting in Matthew 6.
Jesus
Jesus said to pray here instead of in public.
your room (inner room, closet)
Jesus taught this many main spiritual disciplines in Matthew 6 (giving, praying, fasting).
three
Jesus said your Father sees what is done in secret and will do this.
"reward you"
Matthew 6:1
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Jesus warned not to be like these people who love to pray standing in synagogues and on street corners.
the hypocrites
Jesus said hypocrites love to pray standing in these two places.
synagogues and street corners
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus mentions this many daily needs: daily bread and forgiveness.
two
Jesus taught that your Father knows this before you ask him.
"what you need"
Matthew 8:8
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Jesus said your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Who is your Father?
God
Jesus said not to lay up treasures on earth, where these two things destroy.
moth and vermin
Jesus said you cannot serve these two masters.
God and money (mammon)
Jesus said to seek first this, and all these things will be given to you as well.
"the kingdom of God and his righteousness"
Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Jesus said not to be like these people who heap up empty phrases in prayer, thinking they will be heard for their many words.
the pagans (Gentiles)
Jesus said to lay up treasures here, where neither moth nor vermin destroys.
heaven
Jesus said not to worry about this many things: what you will eat, drink, or wear.
three
Jesus said if you forgive others, this will happen for you.
"your heavenly Father will also forgive you"
Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Jesus said if you forgive others, this person will also forgive you.
your heavenly Father
Jesus said when fasting, to wash your face so it will not be obvious to these people.
men (others, people)
Jesus said your heavenly Father feeds these creatures, and you are more valuable than they.
the birds of the air
Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow, for this reason.
"tomorrow will worry about itself; each day has enough trouble of its own"
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!