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Matthew 5:29 · KJV

"And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
31It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to take sin seriously?

2

How do you address areas of struggle in your life?

3

When have you made sacrifices for your spiritual well-being?

Life Application

spirituality

Evaluate your life for areas that may lead you away from God. Make necessary changes, even if they are difficult.

commitment

Consider what sacrifices you are willing to make to maintain your relationship with God.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the drastic measures one should take to avoid eternal separation from God.

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