Seeds: Matthew 5:21-28

In this section of scripture, Jesus takes the things that are commanded in the Law and goes a step further. He doesn't merely focus the sin which can be outwardly known, but He addresses the seed which leads to those actions. Anger and hatred can lead you to murder as lusting can lead you to adultery. In most cases we would be caught with the outward sin in our life by someone, so we spend a lot of energy in masking those transgressions. However, we feel safe with seeds of those sins that we have buried in our hearts. There are two problems with those seeds:

1. God knows our every thought


2. Seeds when planted.... grow, so others will eventually know

James 1:14 -15 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

So what can we do about those seeds? Confess and repent.

• Confess those things before God


• Repent, turn your mind from the thoughts that led those things (environment and habits)

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Galatians 6:7-10 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

So be careful what you plant!