Disciples focus on kingdom priorities and trust God as they seek Him. (Matthew 6:19-34)

Followers of Jesus give, pray and fast for the reward of being closer to God, our Father. (Matthew 6:1-18) Josh Chapman

The LORD has abundant kindness toward sinners but will not withhold punishment for the unrepentant guilty. Exodus 34:1-7

By dying to self, Counter Cultural Christians choose love over retaliation toward enemies. Matthew 5:38-48

Jesus’ disciples live counterculturally by an abiding commitment to telling the truth. Matthew 5:33-37 (First two minutes the sound is off, we apologize)

Rather than look for the seemingly endless reasons one might put forth to end a marriage, Jesus allows for only one-sexual immorality. (Beyond what we see of Jesus on divorce, the New Testament also allows for divorce for: 1.) desertion by an unbeliever (see 1 Cor. 7:15) and would seem to allow for 2.) physical abuse of a spouse. Matthew 5:31-32

Jesus redirects our understanding of adultery, calling disciples to more than physical purity. Matthew 5:27-30

The serious consequences of ungodly anger call us to deal with anger. Matthew 5:21-26

Because of our relationship to Jesus, disciples have a different understanding and practice of righteousness. (Matthew 5:17-20)

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