
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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Matthew 5:27 - 5:37: Adultery, Divorce, and Oathes (Part 2)
Sermon on the Mount
In this discussion, Steve Gregg explores Matthew 5:27-37 and the topics of adultery, divorce, and oaths. He emphasizes the importance of exercising di
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Matthew 5:38 - 5:48: Non-Resistance to Evil
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Steve Gregg shares a discussion on non-resistance to evil, referencing Matthew 5:38-48 in the Bible's Sermon on the Mount. He explains that love is a
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Matthew 5:18 - 5:20: Law and Prophets (Part 2)
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In this discussion, Steve Gregg examines Matthew 5:18-20 and its various interpretations. He explores the idea that the ceremonial law is descriptive
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