Matthew 5:27-30
Teaching about Adultery
27 "You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 So if your eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, 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. 30 And if your hand—even your stronger 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.
This is one of those misunderstood passages of the Bible. Jesus's point here is sacrifice. He is not literally telling us to physically mutilate our bodies if we sin. As Christians, when we recognize what we are doing is wrong, we need to stop and repent. Then we need to take steps to not do it again.
Whatever it is that you are doing that is not bringing glory to God needs to stop. Is it a roving eye? Divert your eyes from what temps you. Is it your language? Listen to the words you use. Is it the things you do with your hands? Put them in your pocket.
It's sacrificing our old ways, our old habits, our old speech to the ways, habits and speech of God. Just stop, look and listen to yourself then look and listen to Jesus.
Blessings, Cecilia
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