Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th January 2025 (Monday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: Adultery, Divorce and Oaths
Oh Lord, fill me with the power of the Holy Ghost as I study your word.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:27-37
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
► Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th January 2025 – OUTLINE
There are God’s Kingdom standards and moral demands on controlling lust, honouring marriage, and keeping your word. Jesus properly defines adultery (see Matthew 5:27-28). Christians must avoid not only the physical sexual act of adultery but also the use of the eyes and hands in ways that lead to lust (see Job 31:1).
Note how severe the demand is – “tear it out” and “cut it off.” What is Jesus’ point in using such exaggerated language (Matthew 5:29-30)? What your eye focuses on matters. “Don’t take a second look”, is a good line to follow. These strong and graphic images show the seriousness of sin and the call for radical separation from it. See 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Certainly, lust originates from the heart (see Matthew 15:18). Here, Jesus is calling for the true righteousness in sexual behaviour that He alone can give us. Jesus’ striking words about divorce, remarriage, and adultery (Matthew 5:31-32) is to show God’s vehement condemnation of these practices (see Malachi 2:16). If people grant divorce where God does not, then the couple are still married in the sight of God. To remarry a divorced person, is to enter into an adulterous relationship (see also Mark 10:3-12).
Jesus summarizes Old Testament teaching on oaths, and remarks on the practice of swearing oath (Matthew 5:33-37). A true Christian must be altogether truthful. Jesus raises their “yes” or “no” to the level of “binding oath”.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Offer a prayer of faith in line with: Malachi 3:16
CLOSING PRAYER: Lord, help me to know better your will in the Bible, and to fully commit to doing it.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING GUIDE:
Genesis 9, Psalms 8.
PRAYER BULLETIN FOR TODAY
PRAYER FOCUS
YEAR 2025 PROGRAMMES
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Prov. 3:5
THANK GOD FOR:
* His purpose and counsel for us in Scripture Union (Nigeria) this year • The programme He has helped us to plan at the National , Regional, Area, Zonal, and Group levels, for the spiritual nurture of every member
PRAY FOR:
* God to speak freely to us His people in each of the programmes • Provision of resources to run all the programmes no matter the magnitude • Grace and anointing for all leaders and those who will coordinate and facilitate these programmes
PRAY AGAINST:
Carelessness or negligence on the part of leaders in the area of preparation, which may reduce the impact of such programmes.
Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. (Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th January 2025)
