Think not that I am come to destroy the Law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled.
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. (Mat 5:17-18, 21-22, 27-28, 33-37)
As Jesus continues His discourse upon the Mount of Olives, He teaches that it is not only our outward actions that can be sinful, but our inward attitudes and thoughts as well. Anything that goes against the character and nature of our Holy GOD is sIn, for it is rebellion and disobedience. Jesus fulfilled the Law, every part, without any fault or disobedience, for He never sinned, and reminds us that He is the Standard by which all are judged.
His fulfillment satisfied the Law, and His sacrifice in our place, gives us Liberty: not to sIn, but to live in Him and He in us. GOD is satisfied because of His Son, His perfect obedience, and His offering of Himself to pay our sIn debt. We receive His righteousness, not to sIn all we want to (we sIn far more than we want to) but to live for Him and do His work here.
Our behaviour, attitudes, and actions must, as His children, reflect Him so that others see Jesus in us, the Hope of Glory. We minister to the hurting, as His ambassadors of the Kingdom. We teach one another in His Word and disciple in love, so that others may know that we are His disciples indeed. We proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, so that those who are captive to their sIn may be released from bondage. We preach the Gospel as we go, so that those who hear and believe may be made free, and have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
His fulfillment satisfied the Law, and His sacrifice in our place, gives us Liberty: not to sIn, but to live in Him and He in us. GOD is satisfied because of His Son, His perfect obedience, and His offering of Himself to pay our sIn debt. We receive His righteousness, not to sIn all we want to (we sIn far more than we want to) but to live for Him and do His work here.
Our behaviour, attitudes, and actions must, as His children, reflect Him so that others see Jesus in us, the Hope of Glory. We minister to the hurting, as His ambassadors of the Kingdom. We teach one another in His Word and disciple in love, so that others may know that we are His disciples indeed. We proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, so that those who are captive to their sIn may be released from bondage. We preach the Gospel as we go, so that those who hear and believe may be made free, and have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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