It’s not enough to: Avoid killing
We must also: Avoid anger and hatred (Matt. 5:21, 22)
It’s not enough to: Offer regular gifts
We must also: Have right relationships with God and others (Matt. 5:23-26)
It’s not enough to: Avoid adultery
We must also: Keep our hearts from lusting and be faithful (Matt. 5:27-30)
It’s not enough to: Be legally married
We must also: Live out marriage commitments (Matt. 5:31, 32)
It’s not enough to: Keep a vow
We must also: Avoid casual and irresponsible commitments to God (Matt. 5:33-37)
It’s not enough to: Seek justice for ourselves
We must also: Show mercy and love to others (Matt. 5:38-47)
We, more often than not, avoid the extreme sins but regularly commit the types of sins with which Jesus was most concerned. In these six examples, our real struggle with sin is exposed. Jesus pointed out what kind of lives would be required of his followers. Are you living as Jesus taught?