Laws

• "You have heard it said 'do not murder' but I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement"

  • Avoid the act of murder but also feelings of anger
  • We cannot have the desire in our hearts to harm someone
  • Mckenzie- "Anger is as guilty as murder itself"
• "You have heard it said 'do not commit adultery' but I tell you that anyone who looks at a women lustfully has already committed adultery"

  • Jesus teaches that lust is the root cause of adultery
• "You have heard it said 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce' but I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, expect for unfaithfulness, causes her to commit adultery."
• "You have heard it said 'do not break your oath' but I tell you simply let your yes be yes and your no, no"

  • making a promise to gOD
  • Do not need to swear, our word should be good enough
• "You have heard it said 'eye for eye' 'tooth for tooth' but I tell you if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also"

  • forgive rather than seek revenge
• "You have heard it said 'love your neighbour and hate your enemy' but I tell you ' love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you'"

  • love all people