Intro
Matthew 4:18-19. Others, like seed sown among thorns … the desires for
others things come in and choke the word.
Desires choke the word but they also choke ourselves and others.
1. Problem of Desires (v1-3)
Anger and Murder – Matthew 5:21-22.
Do not Covet – the final commandment – Exodus 20:17.
Ask in prayer, according to God’s will – 1 John 5:14-15.
2. Problem of World (v4-5)
No one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24).
3. Pivot Verse (v6)
But where sin increased, grace increased all the more (Romans 5:20)
4. Practise Humility (v7-10)
Return to me and I will return to you (Malachi 3:8)
Blessed are those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
5. Practise not Slander (v11-12)
The Royal Law of Love.
May God save us and not destroy us – as we humbly seek His grace
to be peacemakers (savers) not fighters (destroyers).
