How can we POSSIBLY live up to Jesus' expectations?

After all, as He preached to the people He said to cut off your hand if it causes you to sin.

He also said if you just lust after someone, you're an adulterer at heart.

He even said to be "perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

So is the Christian life just a hopeless cycle of striving after an impossible standard... and failing?

In today's episode, we continue to unpack Jesus' shocking words to the crowds in the Sermon on the Mount.

And we see that Jesus isn't looking for His followers to just check all the boxes and follow the letter of the law...

He's looking to transform your heart.

In this episode, you'll discover...

· Why Jesus used the shocking imagery of cutting off your hand and tearing out your eye!

· Why it's so vital to go beyond just fixing external behaviors and get to the heart

· What Jesus means when He says to be "perfect"

Scripture passages and verses referenced:

· Matthew 5:17-48

· Romans 10:4

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