Theory question 106
Sermon on the Mount(a) Discuss Jesus' Sermon on the Mount under the following headings: (i) adultery and divorce (ii) neighbours and enemies
(b) Mention two lessons that can be derived from Jesus' teaching on adultery and divorce
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(a)(i) The law said "You shall not commit adultery", but anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:27-28).
If your eye or hand causes you to sin, remove it; better to lose a member than go to hell (Matthew 5:29-30).
Whoever divorces his wife except for unchastity makes her an adulteress, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery (Matthew 5:31-32).
(ii) It was said "love your neighbour and hate your enemy", but Jesus said love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:43-44).
So you will be sons of your Father, who makes His sun rise on the evil and the good (Matthew 5:45).
Loving only those who love you is no better than tax collectors; greeting only brothers is what Gentiles do (Matthew 5:46-47).
Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48).
(b) Any two: sin begins in the heart and thoughts; marriage is sacred and should be permanent; avoid anything that leads to sin; faithfulness in marriage; self-discipline.
Explain Matthew 5:27-32 and 43-48, then two lessons.