Living as Children—Not Mere Outward, But Inward (5:21–30)

Question 1

Mt 5:21

Answer 1

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’

Question 2

Mt 5:22

Answer 2

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

Question 3

Mt 5:27

Answer 3

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Question 4

Mt 5:28

Answer 4

But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Question 5

Mt 5:29

Answer 5

If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.

Question 6

Mt 5:30

Answer 6

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.