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Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Jesus moved sin from the action to the intent, from the hands to the...
Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to...
Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means...
Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before...
Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Jesus compares those who follow Him to salt, a mineral composed...
Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you....
Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In response to terrorist attacks in Paris a few years ago, protestors looted and burned more than forty-five churches, homes, and Christian property in...
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Peacemakers. Just saying the word has a soothing effect. Peace means: Living in a state of harmony Freedom from disorder Ending strife and dissension Uncontrolled by distraction...
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Heart: The headquarters of our person What we think — our mind and intellect What we feel — our emotions and desires What we do — our decisions and deeds The heart describes the whole person Pure: Free...
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Many things move our emotions. The abortion of an unborn child. Children dying from curable diseases. Sex-trafficking. Starving people. Genocide. Christians being persecuted. These things, and many...
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Jesus begins this beatitude with two biological requirements — food and water. Long before we could put sounds together to form words, we innately let our parents know that...
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. This word “meek,” often translated “gentle,” means to be humble, to be comfortable in your own skin, to be considerate of others. It starts in the heart, spreads to nurture a healthy identity, and...