Matthew 5:27 - 5:37: Adultery, Divorce, and Oathes (Part 1)
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Matthew 5:27 - 5:37: Adultery, Divorce, and Oathes (Part 1)
Sermon on the MountSteve Gregg
In this message, Steve Gregg delves into Matthew 5:27-37, where Jesus discusses adultery, divorce, and oaths. Gregg explains that just as anger is akin to murder, so too is lustful looking akin to adultery. He underscores the gravity of sexual sin and stresses the importance of guarding against lustful desires. He also cautions against behaving unjustly towards others and highlights the need to make amends quickly when one has wronged another.
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