32 What God Thinks

Matthew 5:21-48, TBC Book Two, Chapter 32
​People were stunned by the harsh statement Jesus had made about the Pharisees and religious teachers. He knew the Pharisees and teachers of the Law had twisted God’s commandments. So he gave examples to show how these teachers had missed God’s point.

“You have heard that the rabbis of long ago said, ‘Do not murder, because God will judge those who murder.’ But I say to you, even just being angry with someone will bring judgment. So, whenever you are about to make a sacrifice, and you know someone has something against you, go to that person first. Make peace with that person. Then you can seek God’s mercy.

“You have also heard ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But if you look at a woman lustfully, you have already committed adultery in your heart.

“If it’s your eye that’s causing you to sin, cut it out and throw it away. And if your hand leads you into sin, cut it off. It would be better to lose a part of your body than to suffer punishment in hell.”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 32, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Mercy is a gentle stream, flowing from a peaceful heart. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
     A promise to cling to: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Let Mercy Lead  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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