Jesus’ second example of true righteousness is exemplified by the prohibition of adultery and divorce, both of which the Scribes and Pharisees had relaxed, failing to understand that the problem was in the heart. True righteousness understands that this is really about faithfulness. In marriage we covenant to be one flesh, adultery violently violates that relationship, as does divorce. In this less we also consider ways that we can actively demonstrate our faithfulness to our God.

1. God Is
Faithful!
Matthew 5:27-32
Demonstrating Faithfulness to My God
(Part 1)

2. Abijah’s Plea to Jeroboam

3. Abijah’s Plea to Jeroboam
great multitude
golden calves for gods
made priests for yourselves
You have forsaken Him

4. Abijah’s Plea to Jeroboam
great multitude
golden calves for gods
made priests for yourselves
We have not forsaken Him
priests … sons of Aaron,
Levites
offer to Jehovah every
morning
You have forsaken Him
We keep the charge
of Jehovah
God is with us at our head
Jehovah is our God

5. Abijah’s Plea to Jeroboam
great multitude
golden calves for gods
made priests for yourselves
We have not forsaken HimYou have forsaken Him
But Abijah…
— took 14 wives
— walked in all the sins
— heart was not wholly
true to Jehovah
priests … sons of Aaron,
Levites
offer to Jehovah every
morning
We keep the charge
of Jehovah
God is with us at our head
Jehovah is our God

6. “But I say to you”
The Law
(as given to Moses)
“You shall not commit adultery. ”
Exodus 20:14
“everyone who looks at a woman with
lustful intent has already committed
adultery with her in his heart. ”
Matthew 5:28
“You have heard
that it was said
to those of old”
( misinference of the
Scribes & Pharisees)
ExceedingRighteousness
“You shall not commit adultery. ”

7. “But I say to you”
The Law
(as given to Moses)
“everyone who divorces his wife, except on
the ground of sexual immorality, makes
her commit adultery, and whoever
marries a divorced woman commits
adultery. ” Matthew 5:32
“You have heard
that it was said
to those of old”
( misinference of the
Scribes & Pharisees)
ExceedingRighteousness “When a man takes a wife and marries her,
if then she finds no favor in his eyes
because he has found some indecency in
her, and he writes her a certificate of
divorce ” Deuteronomy 24:1
“Whoever divorces his wife, let him give
her a certificate of divorce.”

8. God is
faithful!

9. God is
faithful!
The Rock, his work is perfect,
for all his ways are justice.
A God of faithfulness and without iniquity,
just and upright is he.
Deuteronomy 32:4

10. God is
faithful!
Moreover, it is required of stewards
that they be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:2

11. What is faithfulness?
• believing and practicing all the right doctrine?
• stopping sin in my life?
• doing good deeds?
• being spiritually minded?
• moral purity?
• actively involved with local church?

12. What is faithfulness?
• believing and practicing all the right doctrine?
• stopping sin in my life?
• doing good deeds?
• being spiritually minded?
• moral purity?
• actively involved with local church?
PERFECT OBEDIENCE? No!

13. What is faithfulness?
• believing and practicing all the right doctrine?
• stopping sin in my life?
• doing good deeds?
• being spiritually minded?
• moral purity?
• actively involved with local church?
PERFECT OBEDIENCE?
Heart is wholly true to Jehovah.
No!

14. How can I demonstrate my
faithfulness to my God?

15. How can I demonstrate that
I am faithful to my spouse?
— Contentment
— Rejoice
— Discipline

16. How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
Contentment

17. How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
Contentment
but the righteous
shall live by his faith
Habakkuk 2:4

18. How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
Contentment
but the righteous
shall live by his faith
Habakkuk 2:4
quietly wait
Habakkuk 3:16

19. How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
Contentment
but the righteous
shall live by his faith
Habakkuk 2:4
quietly wait
Habakkuk 3:16
rejoice in Jehovah
Habakkuk 3:18

20. How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
Contentment
but the righteous
shall live by his faith
Habakkuk 2:4
quietly wait
Habakkuk 3:16
rejoice in Jehovah
Habakkuk 3:18
my strength
Habakkuk 3:19

21. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
but the righteous
shall live by faith
Romans 1:17

22. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
but the righteous
shall live by faith
Romans 1:17
from faith for faith
Romans 1:17

23. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
but the righteous
shall live by faith
Galatians 3:11

24. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
but the righteous
shall live by faith
Galatians 3:11
don’t rely on
works of the law
Galatians 3:10

25. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
my righteous one
shall live by faith
Hebrews 10:38

26. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
those who shrink back
& are destroyed
Hebrews 10:39
those who have faith
& preserve their souls
Hebrews 10:39
my righteous one
shall live by faith
Hebrews 10:38

27. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
the righteous shall
live by faith

28. Contentment
How can I demonstrate my faithfulness to my God?
the righteous shall
live by faith
Jehovah is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1

29. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

31. Text

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34. Righteousness in the Kingdom of Heaven
#07c
God Is Faithful! (part 3)
Demonstrating My Faithfulness to My God
Matthew 5:27-32
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2107 October 8
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: Jesus’ second example of true righteousness is exemplified by the prohibition of adultery and
divorce, both of which the Scribes and Pharisees had relaxed, failing to understand that the problem was
in the heart. True righteousness understands that this is really about faithfulness. In marriage we covenant
to be one flesh, adultery violently violates that relationship, as does divorce. In this less we also consider
ways that we can actively demonstrate our faithfulness to our spouse and to our God.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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