Acting as True Children

Written By Betty Predmore

MATTHEW 5:27-48

(January 6)

Sometimes we have to be willing to open our minds to something different than what we previously heard or believed, or at least be willing to expand on it.

When it comes to God's word, we have to be cautious that we get to the meaning of the words, according to the writer's interpretation from God, instead of our own.

When it comes to the subject of adultery, our minds might consider the actual act of adultery to be the sin. This is absolutely correct. But God's word also says that even the mere intention is a sin. We are to be faithful to our spouse not only with our body, but also with our mind. Lusting after another person is sinful.

Matthew tells us, "So if your eye - even your good eye - causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away." He says the same about your hand. Does he intend for us to dismember our body?

No, Matthew is speaking figuratively when he says this. But he is inferring that it would be better to get to heaven without an eye or hand than to spend eternity in hell with your body in tact, which would be the cost of your sin.

And what about harm someone does to us? Haven't we heard "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth"? According to what Matthew is saying, we are not to retaliate but to turn the other cheek. Oooh, that can be hard to do!

We are to give to those who take from us and show love to the ones that hate us. This goes against everything the world is teaching. That is why it is so important that we get our instruction from the word of God, not this world.

Only when we follow these principles, and live in obedience to these instructions, do we become true children of God.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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