[CYM] 28.0 Be Perfect

Yeshua’s command to be perfect is found in Matthew 5:48, at the conclusion of a radical section in the Sermon on the Mount. He says: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. This command comes after Yeshua calls His followers to love not just friends, but enemies (Matthew … Continue reading [CYM] 28.0 Be Perfect

[CYM] 27.0 Do Not Resist an Evil Person

Yeshua’s command to not resist an evil person is found in the Sermon on the Mount, where He redefines justice and retaliation for His followers. In Matthew 5:38–39, Yeshua says: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That … Continue reading [CYM] 27.0 Do Not Resist an Evil Person

[CYM] 26.0 Keep Your Word, Do Not Swear

Yeshua taught that integrity in speech is a mark of true righteousness. In the Sermon on the Mount, He addresses the issue of oaths and emphasizes the importance of honest, straightforward communication. In Matthew 5:33–37, Yeshua says: Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear … Continue reading [CYM] 26.0 Keep Your Word, Do Not Swear