Murder is Not the Only Sin
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If you ask people to give an example of something really evil, chances are they will mention murder. There is something so horrific about taking the life of an innocent person that virtually any nation on earth has a law against it. The Bible certainly condemns it. But most people would be surprised to learn that hate is a form of spiritual murder. That means that someone who has never been convicted of first-degree murder can be nonetheless guilty of the sin of hate.
It is easy to justify ourselves because we don’t do what others do, especially if they commit crimes like murder. But in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus challenges us to look at our hearts. In this episode, we will begin to study His words, “You have heard…But I say.” The Lord holds a mirror to us in this sermon. Are you ready to look into it?
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- Scriptures: Matthew 5:21-26; I John 3:15; Leviticus 19:17-18
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