Renewing Your Mind Jesus’ View of Murder
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Sep 21, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, shares profound insights on Jesus' teaching of the Sixth Commandment. He emphasizes that the prohibition against murder delves into our hearts, revealing that anger and inner motives are just as significant as actions. Sproul discusses the implications for issues like abortion and capital punishment, highlighting the importance of protecting life and the call for reconciliation before worship. His rich exposition challenges listeners to reflect on the true meaning of sanctity of life.
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Reconcile Before You Worship
- Before offering gifts or worship, reconcile with anyone who has something against you.
- Settle estrangements quickly to avoid divine judgment and earthly consequences.
Law Extends Beyond External Acts
- Jesus expands the Sixth Commandment beyond mere external acts to include the heart and surrounding behaviors.
- The law forbids anything that damages a neighbor's life and commands active promotion of their welfare.
Sanctity Of Life Underpins Both Cases
- The sanctity of life undergirds both opposition to abortion and support for capital punishment in biblical terms.
- Both positions arise from viewing human life as bearing God's image and therefore profoundly sacred.
