Matthew 6:8-18

8 Don't be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

9 "This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.

10 Let your kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.

11 Give us our daily bread today.

12 Forgive us as we forgive others.

13 Don't allow us to be tempted. Instead, rescue us from the evil one.

14 "If you forgive the failures of others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

15 But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your failures.

16 "When you fast, stop looking sad like hypocrites. They put on sad faces to make it obvious that they're fasting. I can guarantee this truth: That will be their only reward.

17 When you fast, wash your face and comb your hair.

18 Then your fasting won't be obvious. Instead, it will be obvious to your Father who is with you in private. Your Father sees what you do in private. He will reward you.