Sin

Actions that violate the law or moral standard of God. Also: Depravity; Iniquity; Sin unto Death; Transgression; Trespass; Worldliness

What did Jesus say about sin?

Anger

You have heard that our ancestors were told…But I say…

If you are even angry with someone you are subject to judgement

If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court

if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell

If you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar and remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person

Teaching about adultery. (Matt 5:27-30)

Jesus ups the ante.

If you eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

If you hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

A result of sin is being thrown into hell. Is that what this passage is saying? What about grace? What about forgiveness?

Divorce (Matt 5:31-32)

The law says…But I say…

A man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery

It is not okay to marry someone who has been divorced. Is that what this passage is telling us?

Vows

You have heard…But I say…

Do not make any vows!

Revenge

You have heard…But I say…

Offer…give…carry…give…don’t turn away

Love for enemies

You have heard the law that says…But I say

Love your enemies

Pray for those who persecute you

If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that?

If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else?

You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect