It was also said, “Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.” But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery . . . Matthew 5:31-32 It’s not uncommon to hear Christians discussing this passage, speculating on whether…
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If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. Matthew 5:29 To know addiction is to know despair. Whether it’s food, drugs, pornography, or affirmation, the thing we once enjoyed…
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You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27,28 We all have some destructive behavior with which we’ve struggled that has caused us significant misery. We’ve tried…
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If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 Several years ago, prior to my recovery, an acquaintance did something (I’ll remain…
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You have heard that it was said to those of old, “You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.” But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment. Matthew 5:21-22 At work, we are currently changing electronic records, which is a dramatic transition…
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Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 Growing up, I was a people pleaser, which for me, meant being a rule follower. Rule followers follow the rules, just for the sake of those rules. Looking back…
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You are the light of the world . . . let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14 Twenty years ago, while in residency, we were taught to treat pain aggressively, which meant prescribing opiates frequently. It…
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Fifteen years ago, if you had asked me how I wanted to be known, if I’d been honest, I’d have said that I preferred to be known as a good doctor. Being a physician is respectable. At the…
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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:7-9 My family recently had the opportunity to go for a hot air balloon ride, which excited three of us, but which evoked…
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