Matthew 5 - Part 3 - If your Eye Offend Thee, Cut It out - What did Jesus actually mean?

[@schang8293]

Thank you Dr Baruch for your message

[@standinginthegap7118]

Thank you so much for this teaching. It has been very helpful to me and my understanding of this scripture. You are so often a blessing to me. May God bless you and your family.

[@MAR-SHALL]

LOVE IT‼️

[@mariafinke9913]

❤shalom! Greetings from Nederland ❤

[@DeclarationOfMyGeneration]

You are the first I have found that says at the 3:12 minute mark of your video we too are part of the us in fulfilling all righteousness in Christ. As I decide which commands are relative for me to follow today I left this first order off of Jesus. But may repent and add it into my mindset and heart. One my perimeters stated it needs to be clearly understood to me. You can watch that video of mine on the topic if you like. Also if you have more info on how we are infect part of the us to fulfill all righteousness let me know. I actually came here for information on my next video though where jesus talks about puking an eye or chopping a hand. Have a great day and nice to meet you.

[@nymoust9651]

Please clarify: Are you saying we are obliged to observe the 613 laws of the Torah?

[@threeshabbats5011]

I think that Dr. Baruch is pretty clear on this point. The law/commandments of God and justification/salvation are two different discussions. One is not saved by the law (Galatians 2:16)-not now, not in ancient times-but only through faith in Yeshua. G-d gave His commandments after the fall of man, knowing that man was incapable of fulfilling the law on his own from the outset. So, from a salvation standpoint, “are obliged to observe the 613 laws of the Torah,” to include making sacrifices to earn favor from G-d? Of course not. (Much of Sha’ul’s writings focus on untangling the law from the doctrine of justification through faith). On the other hand, looking at the commandments of G-d as an “obligation” is somewhat missing the point. G-d gave His people the law, which shows His heart, His will, and His holiness, as well as our sinfulness and our need for Him. Yeshua upheld the commandments of G-d and clarified them by emphasizing the heart and spiritual motivation behind them, summarizing them as loving G-d and loving others (never once saying “don’t follow G-d’s law anymore”). His death, burial, and resurrection fulfilled/completed the law, meaning that the law is not “over” but rather, on the contrary, that the righteous, holy, and loving basis for it exists eternally in Him. The Ruach Hakodesh teaches, guides, and transforms us more into the likeness of Messiah, who defended the commandments of G-d and ensured their victory over the curse of sin. The real question, then, is not whether we “are obliged to observe the 613 laws of the Torah,” but “why would believers in Yeshua not WANT to follow the laws of the Torah,” to follow in the footsteps of Yeshua and draw closer to our G-d?