16744 英翻中 (馬太福音5章 ) The Sermon on the Mount 登山寶訓(八福) 09/09/2026
Part Four The Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes) Matthew Chapter 5 第四篇 登山寶訓(八福) (編輯者註: 請對照聖經閱讀) 马太福音第五章
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most easily misunderstood of Jesus' teachings to his disciples. One Bible study group says it's God's plan of salvation, and that we must follow these rules if we hope to go to heaven. Another group calls it a "World Peace Charter," requiring all nations on earth to accept it. Still others tell us the Sermon on the Mount doesn't apply today, but it will apply in the future, perhaps after the Great Tribulation or the Millennium Kingdom. 登山宝训是耶稣教导门徒信息中最容易被人误解之一篇讲道。某一研经小组说这是上帝拯救的计划，如果我们希望上天堂的话, 就必须遵守这些规则。另一研经小组称之为 “世界和平宪章” 要求地上的国家都要接受它。还有研经小组告诉我们登山宝训不能适用于今天，但它将适用于未来，也许是在大灾难或千禧年国度以后.
I've always felt that the key to the important sermon recorded in Matthew 5:20, "I tell you, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees," is true righteousness. Some religious leaders have a righteousness based on artificial constructs outside the law. But the righteousness Jesus describes is real and crucial true righteousness, starting from within, from the heart. The Pharisees focused on the subtle details of people's outward behavior, but they neglected the fundamental issue of character. Behavior flows from one's inner character.
我一直觉得马太福音 5章20节所记载的重要的讲道, 其关键所在, “我告诉你们，除了你的义必须超越文士和法利赛人的义，你们决不能进入天国。” 主题是真正的公义。宗教领袖有的义是基于律法规定之外的人造的义。但耶稣所描述的义是真实而至关重要的真正的公义, 是从内里开始，在内心的。法利赛人是关注人细微的表行为的细节，但是他们忽视了品格的主要问题。行为是从内心性格中流出的。
Our Lord, as a teacher, did not begin the Sermon on the Mount with a negative attitude, criticizing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. He began with a positive attitude, emphasizing the upright character and blessings that it brings to His believers. The Pharisees taught that righteousness is something external, about obeying rules and regulations, and about the law. Righteousness can be tested through prayer, charity, fasting, and so on. In the believer's "mindset" and "image," Jesus described the Christian character as flowing from the heart. 身為一位教師，我們的主在登山寶訓的開頭並沒有以消極的態度批評文士和法利賽人的義行。相反，他以積極的態度強調正直的品格及其帶給信徒的祝福。法利賽人教導說，義是外在的，在於遵守規則和律法。他們認為義可以透過禱告、行善、禁食等等來檢驗。然而，耶穌指出，基督徒的品格源自於內心，體現在信徒的「心志」和「形象」上。
This is Regardless of how the Sermon on the Mount is applied to world issues or future events, its application is clearly relevant to us today. Jesus shared this message with every believer, not just the unsaved majority of the world. The Sermon on the Mount is repeatedly taught in the New Testament epistles of the church today. Jesus originally intended to share these words with His disciples (Matthew 5:1), teaching them to share the Sermon on the Mount with us. 无论登山宝训如何应用在世界问题上，或未来事件，但它的应用是明确的在今天针对我们的。耶稣把这信息告诉了每个的信徒，而不是未得救的多数世人。登山宝训一直重复在今日教会的新约书信中教导。耶稣原来是要把这些话传给祂的门徒的（太5：1），教他们把登山宝训与我们分享。
In this chapter, Jesus presents three points explainations about true, spiritual righteousness. 在这章中，耶稣提出了三点来解释真正的属灵的公义。
What is true righteousness (5:1-16)
什幺是真正的公义（5：1-16）
Our Lord, as a teacher, did not begin the Sermon on the Mount with a negative attitude, criticizing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. He began with a positive attitude, emphasizing the upright character and blessings that it brings to His believers. The Pharisees taught that righteousness is something external, about obeying rules and regulations, and about the law. Righteousness can be tested through prayer, charity, fasting, and so on. In the believer's "mindset" and "image," Jesus described the Christian character as flowing from the heart. 我们作为人师的主, 没有以否定的态度, 批评文士和法利赛人的义, 来开始登山宝训的讲道。祂是以正面的心态, 强调给祂信徒带来的生命正直的品格和祝福来开始的。法利赛人教导说, 义是外在的东西，是遵守规则和条例问题律法。公义可以通过祈祷，施舍，禁食等等来测试. 在信徒的 “心态” 和 “形象” 中，耶稣描述了基督徒的品格是从内心中流露出来。
Imagine how the crowd's attention was drawn firmly to Jesus uttering His first words: "Blessed are you." (The Latin word for "blessing" is "beatus," from which the Beatitudes evolved.) Hearing Jesus speak these words at that time was a powerful experience. For them, it meant "heavenly joy and perfect joy." It wasn't meant to be spoken to men; it described the joy experienced by God or the dead. "Blessed" means inner contentment and sufficient happiness, independent of external influences. This is the blessing the Lord bestows upon those who rely on Him!
想象人群的注意力是如何被吸引的, 是牢牢的由耶稣说出祂的第一句话：“有福了。”（ “祝福” 的拉丁文是 “beatus”，从此演变出 “beatitude” 八福。）在当时听到耶稣讲这道是很有能力的话语。这对他们意味着, “属天的喜乐和完美的喜乐。” 它不是用来对人说的;
它描述了那种经历过的快乐由神祇或死者。 “有福” 意味着内心的满足和不依赖外界影响, 足够的幸福。这就是主赐给那些靠祂的人祝福！
The Beatitudes describe the atitudesthat out to be in our lives today. Four atitudes are described here. 八福描述了我們今天生活中應該有的態度。這裡描述了四種態度。
Our attitude toward ourselves (verse 3). Spiritual poverty means humility, a correct self-assessment (Romans 12:3). This does not mean “spiritual poverty” and not a lack of ambition! “Spiritual poverty” is the opposite of the world’s attitude toward self-praise and self-affirmation. It is not false humility saying, “I am useless; I can do nothing!” But it is honest about ourselves: we understand ourselves, accept ourselves, and strive to be the glory of God in ourselves. 对待自己的心态（第3节）。在灵里贫穷是谦虚的意思，是正确的估计自己（罗12：3）。这并不意味着“穷乏的灵命” 并且不是根本没有志气！ “灵命的匮乏”与世界对自我赞美和自我肯定的态度是相反。它不是虚假的谦卑说,“我是不中用的; 我什幺都做不了！” 而它是诚实的针对自己：我们了解自己，接受自己，并努力以自己成为上帝的荣耀。
Our attitude toward sin (verses 4-6, etc.). We mourn for sin and despise it. We see sin as God’s attitude and deal with it in God’s way. Those who cover up or defend sin are certainly wrong. Not only should we mourn for sin, but we must also obey God gently (see Luke 18:9-14; Philippians 3:1-14). 对罪的态度（4-6等节）。我们为罪而哀悼并鄙视它。以上帝的态度看待罪, 照上帝的方式处理它。那些掩盖罪恶或捍卫罪恶肯定是错误的。不仅我们要为罪而哀悼，而且我们必须要温柔地服从上帝（见 路 18：9-14; 腓3：1-14）。
Moses and Jesus were gentle men, and gentle men are not weak men (Numbers 12:3; Matthew 11:29). The Greek translation of “gentle” describes a horse without reins. It refers to the ability being controlled.
摩西和耶稣都是温柔的人, 温柔的人并不是软弱者（民12：3; 太11:29）。希腊人翻译 “温柔”, 是描述无缰绳的马。它指的是能力被控制。
Beatitudes describe the mindset we should adopt in our lives today. Here are four mindsets: 八福描述了我們今天生活中應有的心態。以下是四種心態：
Our attitude towards ourselves (verse 3). Spiritual poverty means humility, a correct assessment of oneself (Romans 12:3). This doesn't mean "spiritual poverty" and not a lack of ambition! "Spiritual poverty" is the opposite of the world's attitude of self-praise and self-affirmation. It's not false humility saying, "I am useless; I can do nothing!" Rather, it's honest self-reflection: we understand ourselves, accept ourselves, and strive to be the glory of God.
我們對待自己的態度（第3節）。屬靈的貧窮意味著謙卑，意味著對自身正確的評估（羅馬書12:3）。這並非指「屬靈的貧窮」或缺乏雄心壯志！ 「屬靈的貧窮」與世人自誇自愛的態度截然相反。它不是虛假的謙卑，不是說「我沒用，我什麼都做不了！」而是誠實的自我反省：我們了解自己，接納自己，並努力成為神的榮耀。
Our attitude towards sin (verses 4-6, etc.). We mourn for sin and despise it. We see sin as God's attitude and deal with it in God's way. Those who cover up or defend sin are certainly wrong. Not only should we mourn for sin, but we must also submit gently to God (see Luke 18:9-14; Philippians 3:1-14).我們對待罪的態度（第4-6節等）。我們為罪哀慟，厭惡罪。我們視罪為神的態度，並以神的方式處理罪。那些掩蓋或為罪辯護的人，無疑是錯誤的。我們不只要為罪惡哀慟，還必須溫柔地順服上帝（參考路加福音 18:9-14；腓立比書 3:1-14）。
Our attitude toward the Lord (verses 7-9). When we trust in Christ, we experience God's mercy (Ephesians 2:4-7), and He gives us a pure heart (Acts 15:9) and inner peace (Romans 5:1). But after receiving His mercy, we must share it with others. Strive to keep our hearts pure so that we may see God in our lives today. In this chaotic world, we must be peacemakers, channels through which God's mercy, purity, and peace flow. 对主的心态（7-9节）。当我们信靠基督时，就经历了上帝的怜悯（弗 2：4-7），并且祂赐给了我们洁净的心（徒 15：9）和内在心的平安（罗 5：1）。但是，在得到祂的怜悯之后，我们就要与别人分享。力求保持心灵纯洁，以便在今天的生活中看到上帝。在这陷入杂乱无章的世界, 我们要成为和平使者，为上帝的怜悯，纯洁与和平成为流通的管道.
A Devoted Attitude Towards the World (verses 10-16). Becoming a devoted Christian is not easy. Our society is neither God's nor a friend of God's people. Whether we like the world or not, we will have a conflict with it. Why? Because we are different from the world and have a different attitude.
对世界的心态（10-16节）。成为献身的基督信仰者是不容易。我们的社会不是上帝，也不是上帝的子民的朋友。不管是否喜欢这世界，我们都要与它之间存在冲突。为什幺？因为我们与世界是不同的, 且有不同的心态。
Reading the Beatitudes, we find them drastically different from the world's perspective. The world praises pride, not humility. The world supports sin, especially if you "escape it." When God reconciles with His enemies, making them His children, they become His enemies. If we were to live according to God's will, we would certainly be persecuted. But we must be certain that suffering is not due to our own foolishness or disobedience.
在阅读 “八福” 时，我们发现它们与世界的观点截然不同。世界称赞骄傲，而不是谦卑。世界支持罪恶，特别是如果你 “逃脱了它”。当上帝要与祂的敌人和好时，使他们成为祂的孩子, 它却与上帝为敌。如果我们要照上帝的旨意生活，我们必定会受到迫害。但我们必须确知, 痛苦不是因为我们自己的愚蠢或不服从。
How True Justice Comes (verses 5:17-20)
真正的公义是如何来到的（5：17-20）
When the crowds hear our Lord describe the group of people God has blessed, surely some will say to themselves, “But we can never reach such a high standard of character. How can we possess such righteousness? Where does it come from?” They will think that Jesus’ teachings are relevant to their entire lives. What about Moses and the Law?
当群众听到我们的主描述上帝所祝福的一群人时, 肯定会有人这样对他们自己说: “但是我们永远无法达到那样高尚的性格标准。我们怎能拥有这样的公义呢？ 它会从哪里来呢？” 他们会连想到耶稣的教导与他们生活全部有关。那摩西和律法又怎幺办？
In the Law of Moses, God truly revealed His standard of holy living. The Pharisees upheld the Law of Moses and tried to obey it. But Jesus spoke of true righteousness that pleases God, which must surpass the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees—as far as the common people were concerned, the scribes and Pharisees were like the holiest people in the community! If they could not reach that standard, what hope was there for others?
在摩西的律法中，上帝确实启示了祂的圣洁生活的标准。法利赛人维护摩西律法，并试图遵守它。但耶稣说的是真的取悦上帝的公义, 必须超过文士和法利赛人的义 --- 至于对平民百姓, 文士和法利赛人像是社区里最神圣的人！ 如果他们不能达到该标准，那对其它人还有什幺希望？
Jesus explains three possible relationships through His own assessment of the Law. 耶稣以祂自己对律法的认定来解释三种可能的关系.
We can try to destroy the Law (verse 17a). The Pharisees thought Jesus was doing just that. First, Jesus’ authority did not come from any recognized leader or school. Jesus taught them with authority, just as the scribes and Pharisees were taught “by authority”.
我们可以设法摧毁律法（第17节上）。法利赛人认为耶稣正在这样做。首先，耶稣的权威并非来自任何公认的领导者或学校。耶稣以权威教导他们, 如 “从权威的” 授教学来的文士和法利赛人一样。
Jesus, not only in His authority but also in His ministry, seemed to disregard the law. He specifically healed the sick on the Sabbath, ignoring the Pharisees' tradition. Our Lord's companions also appeared to break the law, for Jesus was a friend of tax collectors and sinners.
耶稣不仅在祂的权柄中，而且也在祂的事工里，似乎无视法律。祂特意在安息日医治病人, 对法利赛人的传统视若无睹。我们的主的同伴也似乎违反律法，因为耶稣是税吏和罪人的朋友。
However, it was the Pharisees who were destroying their own law! According to their tradition, they deprived the world of the right to hear God's word; they lived hypocritically, disobeying the law they claimed to protect. These Pharisees thought they were preserving God's word; in reality, they were corrupting it: rotting it, rendering it lifeless! They rejected Christ's coming into the world to prove that the inherent truth of the law had not entered their hearts.
然而，正是法利赛人在摧毁他们自己的律法！ 根据他们的传统，他们剥夺了世人听上帝话的权利; 他们以虚伪的生活, 不服从他们声称要保护的律法。这些法利赛人认为他们是在保存上帝的话，实质上, 他们是在腐蚀上帝的话语：对它进行腐化，使其不再拥有生命！ 他们拒绝基督来到世上, 证明了律法的内在真理, 并没有进入他们心中。
Jesus clearly stated that His coming was to fulfill the law and help God's people to like it, learn it, and live it. He would not accept the artificial righteousness of religious leaders. Their righteousness was merely a facade. Their religion was a dead ritual, not connected to life. This is man-made; it has not been replicated in the lives of others. It makes them feel proud, not humble; it leads to bondage, not freedom.
耶稣明确表示祂的来到, 是为了成全律法和帮助上帝的子民喜欢它，学习它并且活出它。他不会接受宗教领袖所作的人为的义。他们的义只是伪装的外表。他们的宗教是死的仪式，而不是与生活有关连。这是人为的 ; 它没有在其它人生活里面重现。这使他们感到骄傲，而不是谦卑; 它导致了束缚，而不是自由。
We can seek the fulfillment of the law (verse 17b). Jesus Christ fulfilled God's law in every aspect of His life. It was fulfilled in His birth, for He was "born under the law" (Galatians 4:4). All the rituals prescribed for Jewish children were performed by Jesus' parents. He certainly fulfilled the law in His life, for no one could condemn Him for sin. Although He did not submit to the traditions of the scribes and Pharisees, He often did what God commanded in the law. The Father is "pleased" with His Son (Matthew 3:17; 17:5).
我们能寻求律法的履行（17节下）. 耶稣基督在祂生命的各方面都实现了上帝的律法。在祂的诞生中实现了它, 因为祂是“生在律法之下“（加 4：4）. 凡犹太小孩规定的仪式耶稣的父母都行在祂的身上。祂肯定应验了祂生命中的律法，因为没有人能够在罪上指责祂。虽然祂没有臣服在文士和法利赛人的传统下, 但祂常常做了上帝在律法中所吩咐的。天父以祂的儿子“为喜悦”（太 3:17; 17：5）.
Jesus also fulfilled the law in His teaching. This caused Him to clash with religious leaders. When Jesus began His ministry, He found God's living Word, shrouded in artificial traditions and interpretations. He removed this thick "religious" shell, bringing people back to God's Word. Then He opened the Way to them in a new and living way—they had become accustomed to the word "law," not the "core" of their inner life. 耶稣也在祂的教导中应验了律法。因此使祂与宗教领袖发生冲突。当耶稣开始事工时，耶稣找到了上帝的活生生的话, 被人加上了人造的传统和解释的外壳。祂便去掉了这厚厚的 “宗教” 的外壳，把人带回到上帝的话里。然后，祂为他们用新的和活生生的方法打开这 “道” --- 他们曾习惯于律法这“字”,而不是内在生命的 “核心”。
But Jesus specifically fulfilled the law through His death and resurrection, and was condemned by the law (Galatians 3:13). He completed the pattern and rituals of the Old Testament, so they no longer needed to be God's people (see Hebrews 9-10). He set aside the old covenant and brought forth a new one.
但是耶稣特别以祂的死和复活履行律法。受了律法的谴责（加 3:13）。祂完成了旧约的样式和礼仪，因此他们不再为作上帝的子民的需要（见 来 9-10）。祂把旧的盟约放在一边, 带来了新的盟约。
耶稣没有以攻击律法, 来破坏它; 祂以成全律法来摧毁它！也许举例说明会清楚些。如果我有橡树果子，我有两种方法来摧毁它。可以把它放在岩石上用锤子粉碎它; 或者我可以把它种在地里, 让它生长, 成为一株橡树. 当耶稣死后，祂裂开圣殿的遮帘, 开辟了进入至圣所的道路（来 10:19）。祂打破隔离犹太人和外邦人的墙（弗 2：11-13）。因此, 律法在基督里得以实现，不再需要人手制作的殿（徒 7：48比照研读）或宗教仪式（西 2：10-13）.
How can we fulfill the law? By submitting to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to work in our lives (Romans 8:1-3). The Holy Spirit enables us to experience the “justice of the law” in our daily lives. This doesn't mean we live a perfect, sinless life, but it does mean Christ is within us, giving forth His life through the Holy Spirit (Galatians 2:20).
如何能履行律法？屈服于圣灵并让祂在我们的生活中作工（罗 8：1-3）。圣灵使我们能够体验到日常生活中的 “律法的公义”。 这并不是说我们过着无罪的完美生活，但它确实意味着基督在我们里面, 借着圣灵活出祂的生命（加 2:20）。
Whenever we read the Beatitudes, we see the perfect character of Jesus Christ. While Jesus didn't need to mourn His sins, for He was sinless, He was still "a son of sorrow, accustomed to grief" (Isaiah 53:3). He never thirsted or went hungry in His pursuit of righteousness, for He is the Son of God, but He truly delighted in the Father's will and found His satisfaction in doing so (John 4:34). The only way we can experience the righteousness of the Beatitudes is through the power of Christ.每当阅读 “八福” 时，我们看到耶稣基督完美的品格。虽然耶稣没必要为祂的罪哀悼，因为祂是无罪的，但祂还是 “悲伤之子，常经忧患”（赛 53：3）。祂在寻求公义时永远不会干渴饥饿, 因为祂是上帝的圣子，但祂确实喜悦在父的旨意里，并这样做时, 可找到祂的满足（约 4:34）。 我们可以体验八福的公义的唯一的方法是靠基督的能力。
We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to observe them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
可以设法履行并教导律法（第19节）。这并不意味着以旧约圣经为主, 而忽略新约！哥林多后书3章清楚地表明我们的是新盟约的事工。但是还有一个适当的律法事工（提前1：9比照研读）与上帝怜悯的荣耀信息不相反。耶稣希望我们更多地了解上帝的义，服从它，并与他人分享它。上帝的道德律法没改变。十诫中有九条是在新约书信中重复并命令信徒遵守（安息日诫命是例外，它用作为以色列的标志; 参 尼 9:14）。
We should not refrain from obeying additional laws out of fear. No, believers today observe the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word," enabling us to obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
我们不要因害怕而不遵守额外的律法。不，今天的信徒遵守内在的律法，因为是活在爱里。圣灵教导我们 “道”，使我们要能顺服. 罪仍然是罪，上帝始终要惩罚罪。在事实上，我们在这时代的人, 更要负责任，因为我们受教导并获得更多！
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
公义如何在日常生活中起作用（5：21-48）
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, who were the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed attitudes and intentions, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included adherence to certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness was entirely about attitude.
耶稣在旧约律法中提出六项重要的律法, 并向赐给新生命的亮光的祂的子民解释。祂为他们做出根本改变, 却没有变动上帝的标准：祂处理了心态和意图，而不仅仅是改变外表的行动。法利赛人说义包括遵守某些条规，但耶稣说公义全在乎心态。
The same applies to sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed regarding sin, but Jesus explained that sin originates from inner attitudes. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Some say they "live according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount," perhaps unaware that the Sermon on the Mount is far more difficult to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
对罪也是这样：法利赛人对罪形列了外在要遵守的的行为条例，但耶稣解释说罪来自内心的态度。谋杀来自在内心的愤怒罪; 奸淫出自内心的情欲罪。有人说他“照着登山宝训的原则生活”可能不知道登山宝训比原始的十诫更难以遵守！
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).We can strive to fulfill and teach the law (verse 19). This does not mean prioritizing the Old Testament and neglecting the New Testament! 2 Corinthians 3 clearly indicates that our ministry is the ministry of the New Covenant. However, there is also a proper ministry of the law (read 1 Timothy 1:9 for comparison) that is not contrary to the glorious message of God's mercy. Jesus wants us to understand God's righteousness more, obey it, and share it with others. God's moral law has not changed. Nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles and command believers to keep them (the Sabbath commandment is an exception, used as a symbol of Israel; see Nehemiah 9:14).
We should not refrain from keeping additional laws out of fear. No, believers today keep the inner law because they live in love. The Holy Spirit teaches us the "Word" so that we can obey. Sin remains sin, and God will always punish sin. In fact, we, people of this age, have even greater responsibility because we are taught and have gained more!
How Justice Works in Daily Life (5:21-48)
Jesus presented six important laws in the Old Testament Law and explained them to His people, the light of new life. He made fundamental changes for them, but did not alter God's standards: He addressed mindset and intention, not merely outward actions. The Pharisees said righteousness included following certain rules, but Jesus said righteousness is all about mindset.
The same is true for sin: the Pharisees listed outward behavioral rules to be followed for sin, but Jesus explained that sin comes from the attitude of the heart. Murder stems from the sin of anger within; adultery from the sin of lust within. Someone who says he "lives according to the principles of the Sermon on the Mount" may not know that the Sermon on the Mount is much harder to follow than the original Ten Commandments!
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).
Murder (verses 21-26, etc.; Exodus 20:13). I read reports that one in thirty-five deaths in Chicago is murder, and most of these murders are "violent crimes," caused by anger at friends or relatives. Jesus didn't say that anger leads to murder; but He said that anger is murder.
谋杀（21至26等节; 出20 : 13）。我读报导说, 芝加哥每死亡三十五个人中, 有一人是死于谋杀，而这些谋杀案中大多数都是 “暴戾犯罪”, 因朋友或亲戚的愤怒引起。 耶稣并没有说愤怒会导致谋杀; 但祂说, 愤怒就是谋杀。
There is a kind of "righteous anger" toward sin (Ephesians 4:26), but Jesus spoke of anger toward the evil in people. The word He used in Matthew 5:22 means "complete anger, malice nurtured within the heart." Jesus described the nurturing and growth of sin as involving several stages.
有一种是对罪的 “义怒”（弗 4:26），但是耶稣是讲对人的邪恶愤怒。祂在马太福音 5章22节中用的字的意思是 “已成的愤怒，由内心养育成的恶意。” 耶稣描述犯罪的润育成长涉及几个阶段。
First, there is anger without cause. Then this anger erupts into the harsh words "Raca"—"You brainless man!" These harsh words fuel the anger, causing him to retaliate even more angrily, saying, "You fool—traitor!" How foolish anger is. It leads us to replace building with destruction. It strips us of our freedom and makes us prisoners. Murder is the act of hatred taking shape within the heart (1 John 3:15).
首先是无缘无故的愤怒。然后这种愤怒爆发成粗暴的话语 “拉加” --- 不用脑袋的人！”这些粗话使愤怒的人更火上加油, 使他反过来更怒的说：“你这傻瓜 -- 叛徒！” 愤怒是多幺愚蠢的事。它促使我们以毁坏取代建设。它剥我们的自由, 并使我们成为囚犯. 谋杀是仇恨在内心已成形了的人（约壹3:15）.
这并不是说, 要继续进行去谋杀我们所讨厌的人，因为实质上, 我们已经内心犯罪了。显然，罪恶的感觉不是犯罪行为的借口。罪恶的愤怒剥夺了我们与上帝及兄弟的团契，虽然它并没有把我们作为杀人犯入狱。然而，很多人因为无法控制愤怒的罪恶而成为凶手。
必须诚实地面对罪恶的愤怒, 向上帝承认是罪。必须先去找我们的兄弟, 使问题得到解决，必须尽快完成。等待的时间越长，捆绑就越严重！当拒绝去和好时，就等于把我们自己置于可怕的监狱.（参见 太 18：15-20 补充参考.）有人说得好, 拒绝原谅他的兄弟, 就等于摧毁了他自己必须走这路上的桥梁。
奸淫（27至30等节; 出 20:14）。耶稣肯定了上帝的纯洁律法，然后解释这项律法的目的, 是揭示性的圣洁及人心内的罪。上帝创造了 “性”，上帝维护性。祂有权对性加以管理，并惩罚那些敌挡祂律法的人。上帝没有管制，是因为祂原想剥夺，但甚至祂想要祝福我们。每当上帝说，不, 祂可能会说 “是”。
Sexual impurity begins with inner lust. Again, Jesus is not saying that lust and adultery are entirely equivalent, therefore, a person might commit adultery. Desire and action are not exactly the same, but spiritually speaking, they are equivalent. The “staring” Jesus refers to is not a casual glance, but a prolonged, lustful gaze. A man can look at a beautiful woman and know she is pretty, but he shouldn't stare at her with lust. The man Jesus describes looked at the woman to satisfy his lustful appetite, to replace his action. This is not accidental; he did it with a plan. 性的不纯洁始于内心的情欲。再说一次，耶稣并不是说情欲与淫荡的行为, 是完全等同的，因此, 人或许会去做及犯奸淫的罪。欲望和行为不完全一样，但从属灵的角度讲，它们是等同的。耶稣提到的 “盯视” 不是随意的一瞥，而是带着欲望的目的一直盯着。男人可以看一眼美丽的女人，知道她很漂亮，但是不要带着欲望的紧盯着她。耶稣所描述这人看女人是为了满足他内心的情欲胃口, 以取代他的行为。这不是偶然的; 他这样做是有计划的。
How can we overcome it? By purifying our inner lust (appetite leads to action) and training our physical activity. Clearly, our Lord is not talking about surgery, because that cannot solve the problem at the heart. The eyes and hands are often the two “culprits” in committing “sexual sin,” so they must be strictly controlled. Jesus said, “Address sin immediately and decisively! Not gradually diminish it—cut it off!” Spiritual surgery is more important than physical surgery because bodily sin can lead to eternal judgment. We should recall verses such as (Colossians 3:5; Romans 6:13; 12:1-2; 13:14).
我们如何能胜过它？通过净化内心的情欲（胃口会导致行动）再加上身体的活动训练。显然，我们的主不是说关于手术的事，因为这不能解决在内心的问题。眼睛和手通常都是制造 “性罪” 的两个 “祸首”，所以他们必须受到严格的约束。耶稣说，“立刻和果断地针对罪！不是逐渐减少 --- 而是砍掉！” 属灵手术比物理手术要更重要, 因为身体的罪可以导致永恒的审判。我们要想起, (西 3：5: 罗 6:13;12：1-2; 13:14) 等经文。
Divorce (verses 31-32, etc.). The Lord addresses the issue of divorce in more detail in (Matthew 19:1-12), which we will discuss further there.
离婚（31至32等节）。主对于处理离婚的问题, 在(太 19：1-12)中有更详细的讲解，在那里再讨论。
Swearing (verses 33-37, etc.; Muhammad 19:12; Deuteronomy 23:23). It is not the sin of “cursing,” but the sin of affirming the truth of an oath. The Pharisees used every trick in the book to evade the truth, and oaths were among them. They would use God’s holy name to evade the truth, but they would also use neighboring cities, such as Jerusalem, heaven, earth, or parts of the body, to make oaths.
发誓（33-37等节; 未 19:12; 申 23:23）。不是 “诅咒” 的罪，而是肯定誓言真实的罪。法利赛人用尽回避真相的伎俩，誓言也在其中。他们会使用上帝的圣名来迥避真理，但他们也会使用临近的城市, 如, 耶路撒冷，天堂，地上，或身体的某些部分发誓言。
Jesus taught that our conversations should be so honest ,and our character so true, that we don't need the "crutches " to to get people's to believe . Words depend on character; and oaths cannot compensate for a poor charaer. "Too much talk brings transgression, but to keep one's lips still is wisdom" (Proverbs 10:19). We should be more skeptical when people try to persuade us with many words.
耶稣教导我们在交谈时, 要这样的诚实，性格要如此真诚，这样我们就不需要 “誓言的拐杖” 来支持, 让人们信任我们。话取决于性格，誓言无法弥补不诚实的性格。 “多言多语难免有过, 禁止嘴唇是有智能”（箴10:19）。人若用很多的话来说服我们，我们就应该更加怀疑.
Revenge (verses 38-42, etc.; 24:19-22). The original law was fair; it prevented people from forcing criminals to pay a price higher than their crimes. It also prevented people from accepting revenge. Jesus replaced the law with a mindset: willing to suffer loss himself rather than cause suffering to others. Of course, He applied this analogy only to personal insults, not to groups or nations. Those who seek revenge only make themselves and the other person feel worse; the result is war, not peace. 报复（38至42等节; 未 24：19-22）。原本的律法是公平的; 它让人不能强迫罪犯支付比罪行更高的价格。它还阻止人接受人的报复。耶稣以心态来取代律法：愿意自己遭受损失而不是导致他人受苦。当然，祂只是将此比照应用于个人受侮辱，而不是对团体或国家而言。报复者只是让自己和对方感受更糟; 其结果是战争，而不是和平。
To be good, "turn your other cheek" means you must remain where you are, not run away. This requires faith and love. It also means we will be hurt, but it is far better to be hurt outwardly than inwardly. But it further means we should try to help sinners. We are vulnerable because they may attack us again; but we are victorious because Jesus is on our side, helping us and building our character. Psychologists tell us that violence arises from weakness, not strength. The gentle person who can love and suffer is strong; only the weak think of themselves and hurt others to protect themselves. They hurt others and then run away to protect themselves.
为了對人好 “转过你的另外一边脸让人打”，意思是你必须仍停留在哪里而不是逃避。这需要信心和爱。这也意味着我们会受到伤害，但它伤害在外表比伤害在里面要好得多。但它进一步意味着我们应该尝试帮助罪人。我们是脆弱的，因为他可能重新攻击我们; 但我们是胜利者，因为耶稣在我们这边，帮助我们并建立我们的性格。心理学家告诉我们，暴力是由弱点所产生的，不是力量。能够爱和受苦的温柔的人是强者; 只有弱者才思考自己, 并伤害他人以保护自己。他伤害别人然后跑开来保护自己。
Love your enemies (verses 43-48, etc.; 19:17-18). The Law teaches nowhere to hate enemies. Exodus 23:4-5 says the exact opposite! Jesus describes our enemies as those who curse us, hate us, and selfishly exploit us. Because Christian love is an act of will, not merely an emotional impulse, He has the authority to command us to love our enemies. After all, Jesus loved us even when we were his enemies (Romans 5:10). We can show this blessing to those who curse us by expressing this love, treating them kindly, and praying for them. We find it easier to love our enemies when we pray for them. Prayer removes the "poison" from our hearts.
爱敌人（43-48等节; 未19：17-18）。律法没有任何地方教导仇恨敌人。出埃及记23章4至5等节这段的记载恰恰相反！耶稣把我们的敌人说是诅咒我们的人，恨我们，自私地利用我们。因为基督徒的爱是意志的行为，而不仅仅是情感作祟，祂有权柄命令我们爱我们的敌人。毕竟，当我们是耶稣的敌人时，祂仍爱我们（罗5:10）. 我们可以显示该祝福给那些诅咒我们的人, 来表达这种爱，善待他们，为他们祈祷。什幺时候为敌人祈祷，我们便发现爱他们更容易。祈祷从我们的心态中取走了“毒药”。
Jesus gives several reasons for this admonition. (1) This love is a sign of maturity, proof that we are children of the Father, not just infants. (2) Yes, like God. The Father shares His good things with those who oppose Him. Matthew 5:45 shows that our love “creates an atmosphere” that makes it easy for people to gain our enemies through blessing, turning them into our friends. Love is like the sunshine and rain that the Father so generously sends out. (3) This is a testimony to others. “Treat others well?” That’s a good question. God expects us to stand on a higher level than the lost sinners, not to act like the world, “repaying good with good and evil with evil.” As Christians, we must repay evil with good as an investment of love.
耶稣为这告戒提出了几个理由。 （1）这种爱是成熟的标志，证明我们是天父的儿子
，而不仅仅是婴孩。 （2）是的, 像上帝。天父与反对祂的分享祂的美好事物. 马太福音5章45节表明了我们的爱 “创造了气氛” 让人们经由祝福而轻松得到我们的敌人，让他们成为我们的朋友。爱就像天父如此慷慨地发出的阳光和雨水。（3）这是对他人的见证。 “善待他人？” 这是很好的问题。上帝期待我们站在比丧失的罪人更高一层, 不要像世人 “以善报善, 以恶报恶” 的做法。作为基督徒，我们必须以善报恶, 作为爱的投资。
The word “perfect” in Matthew 5:48 does not mean sinless perfection, because that is impossible in this life (although it is a good goal to strive for). It signifies wholeness, maturity, and being a child of God. The Father loves His enemies and tries to make them His children; we should help God to accomplish His will!
马太福音5章48节中的完美一词, 并不意味着无罪的完美，因为今生是不可能有的（虽然这是努力争取的好目标）。它表明完整性，成熟，作为上帝的儿子。天父爱祂的敌人，并设法使他们成为祂的孩子，我们应该帮助上帝成全祂的旨意！
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