The One Year Bible New Testament for New Beginnings by DaySpring NLT, Filament Enabled - Book - Page 28
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E NCOU R AG E M E N T
In Scripture we 昀椀nd so much wisdom for living the new life we have in Christ. We are
also reminded that we will always need his help, his grace and mercy, and his righteousness to cover us. We can’t possibly do any of this on our own! And when we earnestly attempt to honor him with our lives, we have the assurance that we are truly
blessed—even when we struggle.
day 6 | MATTHEW 5:27-48
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“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28But I say, anyone who
even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29So if your
eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to
lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your hand—even
your stronger hand—causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part
of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
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“You have heard the law that says, ‘A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written
notice of divorce.’ 32But 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 woman also commits adultery.
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“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry
out the vows you make to the Lord.’ 34But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because
heaven is God’s throne. 35And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not
say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King. 36Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you
can’t turn one hair white or black. 37Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond
this is from the evil one.
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“You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and
a tooth for a tooth.’ 39But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek,
offer the other cheek also. 40If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat,
too. 41If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. 42Give to those who
ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
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“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44But I say, love your
enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 45In that way, you will be acting as true children of your
Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just
and the unjust alike. 46If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt
tax collectors do that much. 47If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. 48But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
