Main Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48
Principle #1: Kingdom righteousness is rooted in the heart, not behavior.
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV)
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Principle #2: Hatred and murder come from the same poisoned spirit.
Principle #3: What the heart entertains, life eventually expresses.
Principle #4: Marriage is a covenant that often requires faithfulness over feelings.
Principle #5: When you walk uprightly, no formal or dramatic oath is required for people to believe you.
Principle #6: The heart that trusts God is not shaken by misfortune or insensitive to the needs of others.
Principle #7: Loving those who hate you is a sign of spiritual maturity.
