Matthew 5.31-32. Dr. Nick Steinloski continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 5.31-32. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. It seems that during Jesus͛ day men could easily divorce their wives. Jesus calls men to have a higher view of women that does not objectify (lust – vs. 28) nor oppress (divorce –vs. 31). This is a whole new way to be human.

Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.