Daily Wisdom: Matthew 18:8

Friday, June 3, 1960

If your hand or your foot causes you to sin cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
— Matthew 18:8

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

5 Related Resources by Heartlight

Radical Prevention!
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"[Jesus continued,] "So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It's better to enter eternal life with only one hand or....."
Sticking with God's Ideal
Article by Paul Faulkner
Why do we not fight harder to stick with God's ideal? Paul reminds us of God's plan for marriage, without divorce; so let's fight to keep it.
I Need More Than Me!
Article by Phil Ware
We were not made to do this discipleship thing alone. Phil Ware continues his series on experiencing God through Jesus, Immanuel, this time focusing upon our need for spiritual community, family, fellowship.
Radical Community
Article by Phil Ware
Does community like this actually exist? Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
See All 5 Related Resources about Matthew 18:8

Illustration

Illustration of Matthew 18:8 — If your hand or your foot causes you to sin cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, June 3, 1960

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Jesus Endured Much, so You Can, Too' (He. 12:2-3)
"We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete. He suffered death on a cross. But...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Solid Rock' (Ps. 18:30-31)
"God's way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the Lord? Who....."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'A Benefit to Others' (2 Co. 12:11-13:4)
"Dear Father, Help me to gladly spend and be spent for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me not to burden them nor to seek what is theirs, but....."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'God's Children' (Jn. 8:44-47)
"[To the Jews, Jesus continued,] "For you are the children of your father the devil... So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don't believe me!....."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom