Series: Sermon on the Mount
Kingdom Citizens and the Law
Matthew 5:21-32
We are not under the law, but under Christ.
Romans 6:14
3 Purposes of the Law
· The civil purpose of the law. (Guardrail)
· The conviction purpose of the law. (Mirror)
Romans 3:20
· The guiding purpose of the law. (Flashlight)
Matthew 28:20
Christians are not called to adhere to all of the Old Testament laws.
Hebrews 8:13
Christians are to look to Jesus to provide an understanding for how to interpret the law.
Matthew 5:21-26
The root cause of sin is much deeper than external actions.
I John 3:15
Guiding Principle #1
Since our relationship with God is affected by our relationship with others, we should prioritize reconciliation.
Ephesians 4:26-27
Matthew 5:27-32
Guiding Principle #2
Because sin runs deep, we must guard our hearts.
Colossians 3:2
Guiding Principle #3
We should set healthy boundaries for ourselves.
Legalism is not setting boundaries. Legalism is setting boundaries for others.
Roman 6:15
Guiding Principle #4
We must take sin seriously.
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Today’s Takeaways
Since believers are in Christ, they must hold themselves to a higher standard not a lower one.
Grace cannot serve as an excuse to sin.
Believers are to run to the cross in failure and in success.
