Principles for Daily Life - Jesus's Teachings
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According to Jesus, how does one become a 'son of your Father who is in heaven'?

  • By attending religious services and engaging in public displays of piety.
  • By offering sacrifices and performing ritualistic cleansing regularly.
  • By strictly adhering to the letter of the law, particularly the Ten Commandments.
  • By loving one's enemies and praying for those who persecute them. (correct)
  • Jesus's statement, "I have come not to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them," implies what about his relationship to existing Jewish teachings?

  • He advocates for a selective adherence to the laws and prophets.
  • He seeks to deepen and extend the ethical demands of the Torah. (correct)
  • He intends to replace Jewish law with an entirely new moral code.
  • He dismisses the Jewish scriptures as irrelevant to his message.
  • Which scenario BEST exemplifies Jesus's teaching on casual oath-taking?

  • A person invokes divine authority to emphasize the seriousness of their promise.
  • A merchant swears on his honor to guarantee the quality of his goods.
  • A witness in court vows to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
  • A friend affirms their commitment to helping another with a simple "yes." (correct)
  • In Jesus's view, what constitutes adultery?

    <p>Lustful thoughts and desires directed towards another person, even without physical contact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example corresponds to Jesus's teaching on responding to aggression?

    <p>Absorbing the blow and offering the other cheek as well. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Principles for Daily Life

    • Jesus expands on the commandments of the Jewish Torah.
    • He doesn't abolish the law but fulfills it.
    • He provides examples and formulas to show how to live out the principles.
    • Example: Anger, insults, and saying "You fool!" are all forms of misconduct.

    Key Misconduct Examples

    • Adultery: Lustful thoughts are considered adultery.
    • Divorce and Remarriage: Divorce except for unchastity leads to adultery.
    • Casual Oaths: Saying anything more than "Yes" or "No" is from the evil one.
    • Revenge: Turning the other cheek instead of responding with violence.
    • Love of Enemies: Pray for those who persecute you.

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    Explore the teachings of Jesus as he expands on the commandments of the Torah. This quiz delves into examples of misconduct and emphasizes living out principles like love for enemies and turning the other cheek. Test your knowledge on how these teachings apply to daily life.

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