Take Your Marital Vows Seriously
Read Matthew 5:32
But I say that a man who divorces his wife,unless she has been unfaithful,causes her to commit adultery.And anyone who marries a divorced womanalso commits adultery.Matthew 5:32
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Insight for Today
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
The Origin of the Problem
Read Matthew 5:27–28
“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lusthas already committed adultery with her in his heart”Matthew 5:27–28
Simplicity Starts Within
Read Matthew 5:25
“When you are on the way to court with your adversary,settle your differences quickly.Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge,who will hand you over to an officer,and you will be thrown into prison.”Matthew 5:25
Jesus Is the Authority on Life
Read Matthew 5:17; Hebrews 4:12
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come.I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets.No, I came to accomplish their purpose.”Matthew 5:17
Shake and Shine
Read Matthew 5:13–16
The War Zone
Read 1 John 2:15–17; John 15:17–18; 16:33
Daily Beatitudes
Read Matthew 5:3–10
Jesus Brings Blessing
Read Matthew 7:28–29
The crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught them with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law. Matthew 7:28–29
Read Matthew 5, 6, and 7. Four observations come to mind while reading these Scriptures, each quite a striking contrast to standard sermons preached today.
First: He spoke these words outside rather than inside. That means they were probably delivered extemporaneously and, for sure, without the aid of voice amplification.
Jesus’ Message of Simple Faith
Read Matthew 7:28–29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law. Matthew 7:28–29
The Uncomplicated Life of Faith
Read James 4:8
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8
