Super Tuesday (Part 3)

But I say to you…

“You have heard it said… but I say to you …”

In this way, Jesus began to communicate His policies. The way it had been vs. the way it should be. The old kingdom vs. the Kingdom come. Earthly thinking vs. Heavenly truth.

In the book of Matthew [5:21-45] we are told that Jesus gathered His followers and went to a hillside, sat down (no dramatic posturing), and began to explain the way of His government.

You have heard it said, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.

You have heard it said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

You have heard it said, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all … All you need to say is simply 'Yes,' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the
evil one.

You have heard it said, an ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

You have heard it said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

We have heard many things said during this campaign. What do you think Jesus would have to say?

Check out the link to this week's book suggestion: God's Politics, Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It by Jim Wallis.