The Sinless One

Bible Reading Matthew 5:27–36

Matters o f the Heart

Jesus’ Words Challenging......... Extreme .........

“If your right eye causes you to sin, take it out and throw it away.” Jesus said, “If your right eye causes you to sin, take it out and throw it away.” QUESTION Did He mean it literally?

“If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” Jesus said, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” QUESTION Did He mean it literally?

“The plain meaning of the text.” Jesus’ Words “The plain meaning of the text.” Hermeneutics

The Man who cut off his hand

Jesus’ Words 1. Our eternal destiny is impacted by our choices in this life. 2. Issues of morality are very important to God.

“The Word became human and made his home among us.” John 1:14 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1:1 The Word and the word

Jesus’ Words What is Jesus suggesting? Looking lustfully is equivalent to adultery.

See Think Act

Matters o f the Heart

QUESTION Did Jesus come to introduce a new set of laws for people to follow?

“Let your “yes” be “yes” Jesus’ Words “Let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no”.

Jesus’ Words “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37,39

Matters o f the Heart

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

How good are we at looking after our hearts? QUESTION How good are we at looking after our hearts?