Today’s passage is one of the harder teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, in my opinion. I would like to know if anyone has ever actually cut off a hand, or gouged out an eye. I think that would be extremely difficult to do, given our propensity for self-preservation.
I know, there are differences of opinion on whether this is literal or metaphorical.
But either way, the fact remains, following Christ may require some extreme sacrifices.
The passage for this week is Matthew 5:29-30.
Here’s a link to the passage at Bible Gateway.
What sacrifices have you had to make in order to follow Christ? Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments.
I read this passage a few weeks ago apart of the Bible reading plan I am doing (the C40x- reading the new testiment in 40 days).
I great verse that I am reminded of is:
“Then He said to them all: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
That’s a great passage! But it can be really tough to do that.
Good luck with the c40x!