It's All about the Heart, Part II

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Introduction

Since we began our journey on Matthew 5 we have been reflecting on the crowd Jesus was speaking to and the purpose behind some of the teachings he gives after sharing the beatitudes.  So as a quick overview before we dig into this passage let me hit the highlights.

• Matthew 5:17-20 is a hinge passage.
• Jesus directed his teaching to a nation that had added to God’s laws and were now manipulating others with them.
• The point of each of the topics covered (anger, lust and nod divorce and oaths) is to give God’s purpose for and behind the law.
• The heart is the seat of our decision making.

Sermon Outline

Christ’s teaching on divorce (vs. 31-32)

• Divorce was not God’s plan (vs. 31)

• Marriage was God’s plan (vs. 32)

Christ’s plan for oaths (vs. 33-37) 

• Don’t make oaths thoughtlessly (vs. 33-36)

• Let your Word be enough (vs. 37)

Questions to consider 

• Do your actions reflect your heart?

• Would those around you see that you cherish your spouse?

• How do those who know you view your word?