A disclaimer for the 6 illustrative sections of Jesus' teaching in Matt. 5:21-48. The Spirit behind what Jesus is teaching is to keep us connected in relationship not listing a set of do's and don't (the letter) to abide by!

How does God relate to His children when we sin? A unique teaching on the account system of God related to righteousness and sin.

Jesus opens us up to a new righteous that exceeds that of the religious of the day. A love relationship with Him that allows us to fulfill every commandment with joy!

Jesus came to restore the Spirit of the Law

What it means to be the light of the world

Navigating the darkness

Forming the nature of Christ in us as the salt of the earth.

Understanding the world is corrupt and decaying causes us to live for heaven and take on our identities as agents of preservation (salt)