Posts Tagged ‘literal’

Matthew 5-6: How Literal?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

ok, I have several questions…blame my inquizzitive mind. Matt 5 lists Gods laws, are these laws to be taken literal? When it states do not make vows does that means promises like “I promise to God I will….?” Divorce, it states if a a man marries a divorced woman they are damned….in today’s age that would mean a whole lot lot of people would be damned. What if they are christians & asked God into their hearts are they still damned?Matt 6 says you shouldn’t pray in public but, should be done in private. What about praying in church or events like meet me at the flag or praying before your meal in a restraunt. Are we sinning? Lastly, it says to not worry about money or everyday life.Does this mean don’t worry if you have alot of bills due & your check is smaller then expected.

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