MARCH 3
MATTHEW 5:19_and shall teach men so…
Jesus knows to live outside of Biblical principles brings heartbreaking consequences. He wants to protect you, not punish you. The punishment comes on its own – a natural byproduct when you make your own decisions of right and wrong.
Jesus knows the world is too hard, too difficult, too deceiving for you to take on by yourself – so He gives you commandments to live by. These commandments are taught in the Old Testament by God’s chosen leaders and in the New Testament by Jesus and His disciples. Jesus knows even the least commandment is for your good.
Jesus sees every tear you shed, hears every sigh of your heart, and knows every pain disappointments bring. He tries to save you as much pain as possible.
Suffering comes with life – period. God’s commandments are a true safety to keep you from experiencing suffering unnecessarily.
It is enough to bear the pain of having broken God’s commandment, but far worse is the guilt of having led others astray with you.
PRAYER
Holy Lord, I don’t want to make my own suffering by breaking even Your least commandment. Let Your Word teach me. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ knows all my pain—He wants to help me!
The Works of Her Hands 