Take 5

As I studied the book of Matthew several months ago, I reread through the Sermon on the Mount and was struck especially by chapter 6. In chapter 6 Christ teaches his disciples about how to "practice" their righteousness. Literally how to live righteously, and list 5 points of righteous living:
1 Giving

2 Praying

3 Sacrificial living (Christ puts it in terms of fasting, but in Isaiah 58:6-8 fasting is clearly explained as to seeing to the welfare of the needy, sacrificing your own desires)

4 Being Kingdom minded (that is looking and living for the Kingdom of Christ)

5 Trusting in God to take care of me

I am committing myself to living according to these 5 principles and asking my friends to hold me accountable to them. Thanks.

Matt