March 28, 2012
Jesus goes on and talks about divorce, making promises, fighting back, and loving people. God's design—God's plan—is for one marriage for one lifetime. A happy marriage is the best gift you can give your children. Not just a happy marriage, but a Christ-centered happy marriage. The triangle effect: the closer you become to God, the closer you are to each other.
The same thing that divides us from Christ (our need to be in control), is the same thing that divides marriages. Jesus says the only reason for divorce is adultery. I like how our Pastor describes divorce. He describes it as scrambled eggs. You cannot undo the damage. Once it is scrambled, it is scrambled. Instead, our goal should be to prevent the damage. Die to self. Live life (and do marriage) God's way.
Promises. Make your yes—yes. Make your no—no. That simple. Nothing "fluid" about it. Keep your word. Keep your promises. No need to swear by the heavens, they aren't yours—they are God's. No need to swear by Jerusalem/temple/church, they aren't yours—they are God's. No need to swear by your own head, it isn't yours—it is God's. When you say "yes" then it is yes. When you say "no" then it is no. Your walk should match your talk. Then people see truth, know truth, and trust you. Any "convincing" you need to do according to Matthew 5:37 is from the "evil one."
Nothing "fluid" about it!! Not in business. Not in the home. Not with friends.
Yes. No. That simple. Matthew 5:37 - "Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no."
Next Entry: Matthew 5:1–48 (Continued)
Jesus goes on and talks about divorce, making promises, fighting back, and loving people. God's design—God's plan—is for one marriage for one lifetime. A happy marriage is the best gift you can give your children. Not just a happy marriage, but a Christ-centered happy marriage. The triangle effect: the closer you become to God, the closer you are to each other.
The same thing that divides us from Christ (our need to be in control), is the same thing that divides marriages. Jesus says the only reason for divorce is adultery. I like how our Pastor describes divorce. He describes it as scrambled eggs. You cannot undo the damage. Once it is scrambled, it is scrambled. Instead, our goal should be to prevent the damage. Die to self. Live life (and do marriage) God's way.
Promises. Make your yes—yes. Make your no—no. That simple. Nothing "fluid" about it. Keep your word. Keep your promises. No need to swear by the heavens, they aren't yours—they are God's. No need to swear by Jerusalem/temple/church, they aren't yours—they are God's. No need to swear by your own head, it isn't yours—it is God's. When you say "yes" then it is yes. When you say "no" then it is no. Your walk should match your talk. Then people see truth, know truth, and trust you. Any "convincing" you need to do according to Matthew 5:37 is from the "evil one."
Nothing "fluid" about it!! Not in business. Not in the home. Not with friends.
Yes. No. That simple. Matthew 5:37 - "Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no."
Next Entry: Matthew 5:1–48 (Continued)
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