Godspeak Calvary Chapel

In "Cast It From You," Pastor Micah Stephens deepens his exploration of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing Jesus' teachings on sin beyond the physical acts. He explains that murder includes not only the act of killing but also hateful speech, while adultery encompasses lustful thoughts, highlighting the seriousness of these sins in God's eyes. Pastor Stephens questions whether these commandments are for God's benefit or ours, urging believers to consider how far they will go to emulate Christ. He vividly illustrates the gravity of these sins by referencing the drastic measures Jesus suggests — like removing a part of one's body to avoid hell — to stress that as Christians, our actions should reflect Christ's image, not distort it through murder or adultery, which misrepresent our Lord to the world.Verse References: Matthew 5 verses 27-30, Matthew 28 verses 19-20, Ephesians 5 verses 31-32, 1 Kings 11 verses 1-2, Deuteronomy 22 verse 22, Revelation 2 verses 20-23, Romans 1 v