Cornerstone Simi Audio Podcast Fulfilling the Law 3
Dec 18, 2022
Delve into the profound teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on living as citizens of God's Kingdom. Explore how the Pharisees distorted the law and how Jesus aimed to clarify these misconceptions about sin and commitments. Discover the significance of oaths and the misuse of vows, and hear about the biblical perspectives on divorce, emphasizing faithfulness and the heart change required in a new covenant. Join the call for truthful living and the importance of seeking help and safety in challenging marital situations.
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Kingdom Citizenship Requires Heart Change
- The Sermon on the Mount outlines living as citizens of God's kingdom amid a broken world.
- Jesus calls disciples to embody transformed hearts, not mere rule-keeping.
Righteousness Goes Beyond Outward Law
- Jesus contrasts distorted legalism with his deeper requirements: exceed the Pharisees' righteousness.
- He exposes inward sins like anger and lust as true violations of God's law.
Let Your Yes Be Yes
- Don't use oaths as loopholes; speak honestly so your yes means yes and no means no.
- Think before you speak, then stand by commitments even when inconvenient.