Matthew 18: 8: "If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire." Jesus was not advocating self-mutilation. Instead, He was pointing out the serious nature of sin. Ripping the eyes out would not cure lust because lust is in the heart. Jesus was using a graphic hyperbole ( an exaggerated statement not intended to be taken literally) to show the seriousness of sin and the need for it to be dealt with. His point is that it would be better, or more profitable, to lose a member of your body than to suffer the eternal consequences of hell. While we don't hear this type of preaching much now, we need to have men of God stand for truth and proclaim the gospel that saves you from all sin. Don't take sin lightly, for it is trying to kill you. It won't but don't give it the chance.
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