Did Jesus Equate Anger With Murder and Lust With Adultery? • Sermon on the Mount (Episode 4)

Join us for the fourth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you'll learn:
- How we know how to do right by others
- How Jesus reveals God’s wisdom underneath the Torah’s commands
- How Jesus used hyperbole to make points
- How Jesus took aim at our core desires and motivations in the Sermon on the Mount
Watch the Sermon on the Mount video series here: • Sermon on the Mount
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[@julianallovit3278]

"God's wisdom invites us to honor the image of God in every person that we meet." ❤❤

[@davipenha]

I would put that God invite us to have a godly heart. "Image of God" are for those who are redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The sinner is the image of Adam, corrupted and spiritually dead. Since the fall of humanity in Genesis 3.

[@yakhalheart]

​@@davipenhaAdam was made in the image of God.

[@barbzdukane]

I repent for being angry at my family for thinking that they're utterly useless since they can't help me with anything in life...they still have have value as human beings. Lord, help me believe that in my heart.

[@priscillaleago]

Me too 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@user-vk7qv4uc2c]

Halleluja! Repentance is step 1, the next step is forgiveness. I know this can be very hard to do, but I really want to encourage you to do it. A few years ago I forgave someone who did something really really bad to me. A few hours later God spoke to me so clear the words "I'm so proud of you". I could not stop crying for a few hours after that. I still get goosebumps when I think of it.

[@bebeshannu5240]

Me too. Oh how much have I blamed them and treated them as if they no nothing. 😟 all this time I was devaluing them :(

[@relevation0]

😂😂😂

[@OA-mn1bf]

If they can not give anything to you. Maybe you have to give them.

[@panagenesis2695]

The answer is "yes". Anger, however justified, should not be cultivated as it begets a cycle of violence. Seek justice and righteousness. Be slow to anger and quick to forgive. Love God and treat others as you wish to be treated.

[@NylondaJazzSharnese]

I love this and how you used the word cultivated. Thank you very much. It helped me to refocue and reimagined a angst that I had justified in a way that is more fruitful to me and everyone else around me. Godspeed to you and your family.

[@ignacio1088]

Does valuing everyone include blacks, gays, trans, Muslims, Jews, indigenous tribes, Mexicans?? Please be explicit.

[@josephlonsdale7687]

Yes. Valuing everyone as they're all made in Gods image

[@thiagoemanuel8607]

@@ignacio1088 Yes. Yes, it does. But it's a very broad group you made here. Ethnicity is one thing. People that dont look like one another and come from different places. No reason to even discuss. But when you bring sexual immorality into the discussion, love and acceptance are two different things. Care for people, be kind to people, be loving to people, to ALL people, but sometimes, the most loving, and kind, thing to do is telling someone that: Though you love them and are there for whatever care they need, and will treat them with dignity, the ways in wich they violate the will of God will not lead to ultimate satisfaction, or to eternal life, but the same wrath of God that lies in the fornicator, the liar, the one that looks to lust, and all us when we were in our sins, and all of humanity without Christ, lies on them, because of their immorality. But God has His arms stretched and is mighty to save, come as you are, and expect to be changed by the spirit. I have no idea when we decided, as a culture, that love means acceptance of behaviour that leads to a bad conclusion. In conclusion, love is not spiteful, but it can be stern in it's kindness.

[@SIR.WRIGHT]

@@ignacio1088 I can tell something is troubled in your heart by you asking this. May God soften it. But, to answer your question. Yes. All humans regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, or sexual preference are worthy of love and respect for they to are made in the image of God.

[@Lordandsavior4life]

Lord cleanse my heart soul mind and body and help me control my anger and worldly desires. Thank you Lord for this video amen ❤

[@SlayerRiley]

God bless you, dear brother/sister. Seek the Lord first in all things, no matter what it is, and He will educate you, and send His children to you to help you on your path. :)

[@gide_soss]

Amen

[@PrettyIndependent1]

You guys!!!! This is genius level!!! To be able to visually animate The Word of God in such a brilliant understandable way. It’s visual poetry. I’m only 3 mins in. Oh my when the little man lusts after the woman and turns her into a literal object!? And He gets the revelation that her body and soul is more than just something for him to use, like an object… That was so powerful! You guys at the Bible Project are so amazing! I also loved how you visually showed the marriage covent as a string the man was still tethered to even though the wife he discarded was nowhere close to him. It showed that God was wanting men when they choose a wife to be diligent and sure, not just because she was someone beautiful they wanted to sleep with and then eventually move on with. Again God doesn’t want us to think of people as objects, objects you replace and upgrade when you see a new model. God wants us to look at the soul of the human we are choosing to connect with and make sure it’s one that we want to team up with for life. We both get to choose, but we must choose wisely, or just be single. When you just settle because you don’t want to be alone, you’ll want a divorce because the grass will always seem greener somewhere else. I am just geeking out. I love how the animator Josh said he made the choice of the widow having an inner world and and outer world. So deep because we are spiritual being having a physical experience. I think back to scripture where it says but Jesus didn’t trust the men because He could see their hearts. How people think they present themselves one way but are another way, sometimes you can overtly see it, and sometimes you can’t see the evil hidden in their thoughts. But God knows our thoughts and our hearts. So someone who can present themselves as a frail little old lady doesn’t fool God because He can see how big the contempt, anger, wrath and lack of value she has for others. Jesus sees past the mask. Our outer shell. These fleshly bodies are just rentals to contain our spirits. ✨✨✨

[@bibleproject]

Thanks for taking the time to share how you've been impacted by this episode. We are grateful for your encouragement and kind words. We are so happy that we can be a resource for you!

[@KeemosAnimatedBible]

​@@bibleproject I'm a new Bible animator, any advice?

[@jakexpalace]

Reader: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you

[@maree-anne]

May the Lord turn His face toward you, and give you peace 🕊️

[@Brando550]

my pastor at my previous church would say this at the end of every service. I think more churches should end their services with that blessing

[@user-fy5qh2jo1e]

Amen 🙏🏻 May it be so for you as well in Jesus' Precious Name 🙏🏻

[@angelg.5764]

Amen, and to everyone else as well

[@vinnybaggins]

@Brando550 in my church, the pastor always ends the service with the apostolic blessing from 2 Corinthians 13:13: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I think this is a good alternative to the priestly blessing (may the Lord bless you...), of Numbers 6:22-27.

[@Rndm92]

Lifelong atheist with no plans on changing that…. but I enjoy these videos and they’ve helped me over the years develop a healthier relationships with Christians in my life and the Christian faith in general. I wish more of the popular dialogue on faith focused on public good in the way this channel does, thank you

[@scoobydoo5447]

I am curious as to how the conversation will go when your time in this life comes to an end and you die. When you are standing in front of Christ saying, “I don’t believe you exist”, I wonder what the reply will be.

[@CherryCo.Studios]

I appreciate your openness to the subject, and I'm glad this has led to something beautiful in your life. 😊

[@thiagoemanuel8607]

Hey. Just passing by to say, God's love is really not a metaphor. And He really has his arm extended to you. I was an atheist also, learning to trust in the clear, visible, empirical and controlable. But the moment you give up on your own capability, is when the Savior comes. Eternity is a long time. Please, think about this with utmost importance. Not the thing you would like to discover being worng about when it's too late.

[@donovankelly7723]

Thank you for your honesty. You will be in my prayers 😊 I am asking God to continue to reveal Himself to you and loving you to Himself ❤

[@TearDrop455]

How do you know you don’t like sweet potatoes? You have to try them before you can say if you like them or don’t. Similar with God, He says “Taste and see”! In psalm 33 & 34 (if I remember correctly) You have Never Tasted ! Please try…. you won’t regret it! What do you have to lose? Why do you think there are so many Jesus freaks in the world? Opening up to the spiritual world is Amazing, you don’t know what your missing. 🙏🏻✝️

[@ringthembells143]

Cutting to the heart of the matter is what Jesus did best. No one gets out without being salted by the fire of righteousness that is Jesus the Christ. Love you guys and always grateful for everything that you do to help get these amazing truths across🔔❤️🔔

[@vinnybaggins]

This is by far the most beautiful episode up to now! Oh, that we could just learn to live this way, and treat everyone as the image of God! Lord, have mercy on us. Teach us to live this way. May your kingdom come.

[@nancyotterby9856]

Except that the animations are so ugly. 😛

[@Imnotcool_call911]

Facts...the episode was both beautiful and educational.Really enjoyed it and gain a deep understanding of God's wisdom.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you.

[@toxiclegend3286]

God is BRILLIANT

[@issalj2661]

This is a great example of the teachings of Christ, made simple and easy to understand

[@craiglittlefield9956]

Jesus God please forgive me for my anger and cursing thoughts im guilty and im sorry i have come to this and i ask for forgiveness in you’re name Jesus Christ Amen Amen

[@goosepuncher]

Hey man, can you pray for me? I'm going through the same thing. I really need God's help.

[@antoniopassarelli4075]

BIBLE PROJECT ARTWORK STAYS ON TOP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FaithAloneSaves_7]

Jesus loves you! ✝♥

[@praisehart7737]

I'm a developing Christian artist and seeing you guys work on the bible project is so inspiring.. it'll be a dream come through to work with or aid you guys in the future

[@dannyfernando9418]

I repent for my anger Jesus please help me

[@amandadarks769]

He said angry without cause, being anger isn't bad in itself, he said to be angry but sin not.

[@alephtav7344]

AMEN THAT'S WHY IT SAID JUDGE WITH RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT HATE SIN BUT NOT THE SINNER FORGIVE OTHERS EPHESIANS 6 10

[@JoaopedroDesouzalima-rf2og]

I know i would be judged for saying that, but i want to tell people about jesus with my art like you.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We are honored that you are inspired by our resources. If you're interested, here's a behind-the-scenes look from a few years ago when we created the Overview videos: d1bsmz3sdihplr.cloudfront.net/media/Quarterlies_Other%20Downloads/TBPq_002_digital.pdf I hope this helps you get started!

[@manassemedi2130]

I hope that one day, the current generations will utilize your videos to educate future generations, transcending all doctrines, in combating hyperreligiosity, gaining a deeper comprehension of the Bible, its diverse themes, and its iconic characters. Moreover, your videos will shed light on God's plan, fulfilled through Jesus, Christians, and all individuals of goodwill. Thank you for instilling both inspiration and knowledge within us.💗

[@Rockjamify]

The thing is that Jesus brought forth these ideas earlier, in a time and place where the language and culture would have been easily understood. He also added real-life examples, in his own walk through his life, yet we still continued with the same hearts of stone. It takes the transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts, and to make us truly able to 'hear and do'. We should continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in our daily lives.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It's great to hear our resources are impacting you in such a meaningful way. We appreciate you and your encouragement.

[@manassemedi2130]

@@Rockjamify Undoubtedly, despite the teachings and exemplary conduct of Jesus, humanity often faces a formidable challenge in authentically reforming its innermost convictions and aligning its actions with these profound principles. Nevertheless, I posit that a genuine comprehension of the divine can empower countless individuals to apprehend the profound implications of Christ's message."

[@manassemedi2130]

@@bibleproject I express my sincere gratitude to you for providing us with such extensive assistance.😇

[@MultiTacs]

I sure hope not, your distorting Gods word with a progressive ideology!

[@sarah20025]

Keep putting your faith in jesus 🙏

[@CamiCreative31]

Thankful for the times Jesus has guided and protected me as a daughter, his love is liberating.

[@user-bd9xd9ml9q]

See the image of God in every person that we meet ❤

[@knightinbattle3250]

May we repent of our sins and trust God's wisdom

[@rickybobby9797]

To say that you won’t think sexual thoughts about another person (other than your spouse) or not be angry with someone in any way makes the concept of repentance moot-as is the case with everyone else. We will always be murderers and adulterers to God.

[@knightinbattle3250]

​@@rickybobby9797its about cultivating sin in our hearts, why not pray to God about this subject?

[@tjy4997]

@@rickybobby9797 Just wanted to say that God's love is greater than any sin of the world. Jesus bore the consequences of all our sins and wants us to have a genuine heart of repentance. While we are always going to fall short of God's glory, Jesus wants us to turn from sin every time and to turn to Him and trust His ways. There is a difference between trying (at the very least) to turn from sin and deliberately sin which causes us to separate from God. Father, I pray that we continuously learn to submit to You, help us overcome every temptation, in Jesus' name, Amen.

[@shnawdude03]

Justice can only become victory, through mercy.

[@ShinichiKudo-yb7yd]

God's love transcends beyond time.

[@mrsharpmotivation]

My nieces and nephews enjoyed this video, and as a content creator myself I found it inspiring. Thank you!

[@ewave9643]

I’m going through the hardest season of my life, and I can’t stop being so angry. I’m angry with myself, my kids, God, I’m angry. It’s rotting me from the inside. I don’t even recognize myself anymore. I pray to Jesus and beg and scream for change. I’m just lost. Idk what to do anymore.

[@ambriehlcrutchfield9786]

Wow, I love Jesus so much🥹

[@QueenTM]

I love the fact that this video went out how Jesus viewed women as people instead of objects and how he made men aware of their actions to do better and not view women as objects and to treat them as equals.

[@arnowisp6244]

Love your Wives. Because how can you love an Object.

[@hannahdavis7]

I received a dream about this after asking God to give me new eyes to see these sins. Immediately got uncontrollably tired, fell asleep, and God showed me through an instructing warning type of terrifying dream. When I woke up He made me know that I know that I know it was from Him and He showed me through my already open Bible as soon as I woke up. It was open right to these sins in Mathew during His sermon on the mount.

[@candiceb.engenda8298]

Amazing

[@mintylia4943]

Wow. I use to see these videos and just merely pass them by. But today, i decided to give it a chance. I am in awe. You guys really work hard in explaining God's Word. And the animation is incredible. Thank you BibleProject, may God continue to bless you all🙏

[@Skyis612]

So beautiful, God love exuded from every word Jesus spoke

[@watchandpray6684]

Amazing!

[@gabriela.3276]

Thanks for this video

[@jacobwhealton492]

I really appreciate the bonus footage at the end. Helps give perspective to how much work goes into every second. Also hearing from the animator helps make a human connection to the art. Each part of the body is essential to the whole body. Thanks guys, much love and peace

[@anatvivas]

I’m so thankful for this channel!!! Praise God 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lukegriffiths8653]

Wow!!! Even though I know these scriptures so well and the point Jesus was trying to convey and yet this explanation was so beautifully presented. From the script to the animation I am just blown away.

[@siasiatwiinda8930]

Ya'll do a great job, love the way you interpret the Bible. It feels honest and out of love. Something thats hard to find in Bible teachers these days. You used the wisdom of God and not your own

[@Bweny12]

I love Jesus

[@masterofgameswow2118]

Praise Christ Jesus forever and ever, amen 🙏.

[@AP-um3qm]

This completely changed my perspective

[@Paul9443]

Very well done!

[@notareum5923]

The art makes it more easier for me to understand as I am still very young, thank you kind sir god bless✋😇🙏

[@davidb.499]

Thank you ❤

[@Newshoes2025]

Can you guys one day explain Exodus 4:24-26? It is a very confusing passage and I feel like many people would benefit from having an explanation of its context and meaning.

[@bibleproject]

Great question! We've responded to this in two podcasts, most recently in 2022. You can find our response to the question beginning at the 37:46 mark of this podcast: bibleproject.com/podcast/did-god-try-kill-moses/

[@HarryNicNicholas]

can someone tell me why ezekiel 23:14 doesn't get much air time? you'd think that god pornography would be known to everyone.

[@TommyStahr]

​@@HarryNicNicholasimagine how God feels about our world today. Could Rev 13:11-16 be America? The Image is worshiped by the whole world. I believe it's all fulfilled. 2Thess2:11 is here

[@JGeMcL]

​@@HarryNicNicholas What part of this passage interests you? The story of the two sisters is an allegory about the people of Israel pursuing after other gods. There isn't much reason to be a widely taught story.

[@jessedubord]

Once again, another INCREDIBLE video. Amazing job to everyone involved!

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you.

[@user-sx2qw2dk7p]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@GauriBasdeo]

AMEN, I've never saw it that but now I understand, thank you❤

[@sajeenag4379]

I am repent from anger and lust . Truly anger is not good .forgive my sins Lord Jesus Christ. Please cleanse my Heart. Help me to overcame this anger and lust sins. Iam redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus christ Amen

[@mrktarheel31]

Amen

[@davipenha]

If we valued God more than ourselves, imagine the world we could have.

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[@GabbyTx8]

THANKS FOR THE INFO 💝 BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ALWAYS GRATEFUL GRACIAS 💖

[@the9thlion]

Just want to say appreciate the effort Bible Project is putting into the Kingdom and specifically how you guys are making it easy to be childlike, praise the Lord and praying you may continue to walk in the anointing and grace of God to do the good work! 😃

[@HarryNicNicholas]

lol.

[@josh-dane]

This art style and level of craft is such a gift!! Thank you all for your hard work and stewarding the heart of God through his Word so eloquently and tactfully. Bravo as always

[@jenihansen7201]

Thank you BibleProject.

[@andresgmoralesrodriguez4308]

I really give my thanks to Josh if he sees this and any other animators there because of all that work you do I get to better learn and understand the story so my thanks to them for all their hard work

[@BrassLady6894]

Your discussion helped me understand the characterizations: I, too, see how outwardly I appear "OK," but my inner character seems more like that of the widow. This helped me better see myself as God sees me - and better understand the Sermon on the Mount. Thanks, guys!

[@SlayerRiley]

God be praised!

[@philipasante3459]

God bless you people ❤

[@zackdebaltzo7052]

Powerful imagery used. Fantastically done team!

[@vantamplin7574]

Incredible artist, with such a talent! Blessings.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your kind words! We appreciate you and your encouragement today.

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Thank You Lord 🕊

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Jesus lives ❤ and is God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑

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Thanks! May God bless you all

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Very wise mens !!! May God bless and keep helping you to teach the TrueT....

[@robotpaperscissors]

Literal chills. Thank you BibleProject team

[@saraht4973]

You all are a God send to us all 🙏

[@freedom.families]

Thank you Jon Collins and Josh

[@funnyl4195]

The animation looks crispy. 🔥 🙏Amen🙏

[@lukemclaren2274]

Babe, wake up! The new sermon on the mount animation just dropped

[@meer10botan84]

God bless you people

[@NarutoBaby94]

I really love how you explain both verbally and visually what Jesus was communicating IN CONTEXT! Would you be willing to do a video on marriages where abuse occurs?

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Amén brothers. God bless you all

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GOD bless y'all

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[@lhutcheson9854]

Thanks Bible Project team! That is amazing to realize that every second of animation requires a LOT of drawings!! Thank you for all you do to help us all understand the Bible better and know, follow and love Jesus better ❤🎉

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Thanks for the insight !!!

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Thanks you all! Great to see different people involved too!

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Thank you so much for this BibleProject. May Gos bless you all always!

[@marthananguku9847]

Please continue these teachings

[@teamsteed1]

Can't wait. 🐏

[@chrismolina1272]

Yes, and amen. God be praised that this latest video of the Sermon on the Mount has finally been posted. Such tremendous stunning doctrine, keep it going with the consistency from truth of scripture.

[@MrLucastobing]

Thank you

[@PinkuBinku-ig1zr]

God bless you animator and others who are involved in bringing the core meaning of the Sermon on the Mount in depth. Amen.

[@tylerraabe7329]

Reed Harvey needs an award for carrying the sound design for this channel.

[@gardeneden8261]

It's important to believe in Jesus

[@capuchinhos]

Thank you!

[@Timothy.Klinect]

Best Sermon on the Mount video yet!! So grateful for the series and this project!!

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you.

[@PinkuBinku-ig1zr]

@@bibleproject God bless you animator and others who are involved in bringing the core meaning of the Sermon on the Mount in depth. Amen.

[@carolynbillington9018]

what a help to know and follow Jesus

[@twayallen5786]

Beautiful!

[@visitjose]

highly valuable and insightful message

[@clarechadwick6829]

Thank you Bible Project! 🙌🏼 ❤️

[@lindatabler]

Thank you!!!

[@daniel_britt]

That was a stunning visual representation of Jesus' words. Great job!!

[@nemo3163]

its true , i got so angry at my brother that i hit him with a hammer on the head anger is dangerous, i felt so much guilt and grief for what i had done please pray for me

[@AchanCham_]

Incredibly done! Thank you all for your hard work.