SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 5:21-30
Jesus says that you can commit murder in your heart when you are angry with others and you will then be subject to judgment. Be reconciled with those who you are angry with. Settle matters before it goes to court because going to court could land you in jail. Jesus says you commit adultery if you look at someone with lust. Gouge out your eye and cut off your hand if it causes you to sin. Losing a part is better than losing yourself.
Questions for Matthew 5:21-30
6) Jesus said you can kill someone with your mind and heart, and not just physically. Hate can be just as strong as murder. If you hate your brother, you are a murderer and John says that no murderer has eternal life in him. Jesus said you commit adultery in your heart if you look at someone else with lust. Thoughts are just as powerful as actions. Dear Lord, thank you for this clarity on murder and adultery. Help me when I think harmful thoughts towards others to always pray for your heart, God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
7) Reconcile with others and do it soon before anything else and take your thoughts captive, so you don’t fall into sin. The world says bad behavior is okay if you do good things. The world says that sexual immorality is okay. The world prioritizes feelings rather than what is right and wrong.
8 ) It’s best to avoid anything that can cause you to fall into sin. Avoid those whom you are attracted to and be kind to those whom you have a disagreement with and talk it through to be reconciled. God does not tempt us beyond what we can bear and He always provides a way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). We can pray for God to protect us from sin and give us strength to overcome it (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). And, think of good, not bad (Philippians 4:8-9).
Fill your minds with God’s righteousness. There is always a way out, and we can use spiritual weapons. We must not indulge sin.
Conclusions to Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:21-30
We must purify our hearts in addition to our actions.
We must be pure no matter the cost.
We must use the power of the Holy Spirit to be pure in mind, soul, spirit, and body.
When we see sin within ourselves, we must ask God for forgiveness. With Him, all things are possible.
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