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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
Its a hyperbole to make a point. But the point is DO NOT COMMIT SIN. If we bow to sin under pressure we have still failed God. Obviously God WOULD rather you cut your hand off than use it to fondle your neighbors wife.
Jesus point is it would be easier NOT to touch the neighbors wife than it would be to cut your hand off.
BUT if thats the only way to overcome you touching your neighbors wife YES he means cut it off.
If all Elders starting teaching this you would see a great reduction in sin.
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Amen! Touchy subject right now, I know, but you couldn't get a Muslim to steal a dime from you...etc.
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