But I Say To You - Week Two/June 1, 2025/Glenn Barteau

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus wasn't contradicting Scripture with His 'but I say to you' statements—He was revealing its deeper meaning. Taking the commandment 'do not murder,' Jesus expanded it to address the heart issues behind violence: anger, contempt, and broken relationships. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently approached people with compassion, seeing their needs and struggles rather than judging them. When we understand Scripture through Jesus' compassionate heart toward people, we grasp its deeper meaning and intent.