61. Adversaries
All Christians believe that, even if reconciliation is not possible and a person chooses to remain our enemy, we ought to attempt some kind of settlement to prevent matters getting much, much worse (Matthew 5:25-26; Luke 15:57-29).
62. Adultery
All Christians believe that a lustful look, an inappropriate touch and easy divorce can all break the spirit of the law against adultery. (Matthew 5:27-32 cf. Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18)
63. False Vows
All Christians believe that swearing superstitiously does not turn a lie into the truth. (Matthew 5:33-37)
64. Eye for Eye
All Christians believe that an eye for an eye has limitations, and that we should go the extra mile in giving. (Matthew 5:38-42 cf. Luke 6:29-30)
65. Love your Enemies
All Christians believe that we should love our enemies (Matthew 5:43-47 cf. Luke 6:27-35)
66. Becoming Perfect
All Christians believe that we should become perfect or mature in our faith as Jesus taught (Matthew 5:48).
67. Showing Off in Giving
All Christians believe that doing good deeds ought not to be done to show off or with a motive to be seen for self-glory. (Matthew 6:1-4) This contrasts with Jesus’ previous instruction that shows a different motive, to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16).
68. Showing Off in Prayer
All Christians believe that if our motive in public prayer is to show off for self-glory, then it would be better to pray in private. (Matthew 6:5-8) Christians realize that it is good to pray in God's house (Matthew 21:13), with others (Acts 1:14), by a river (Acts 16:13), on the seashore (Acts 21:5), everywhere (1 Timothy 2:8) and that Jesus also prayed so that others could hear for their benefit, that they may believe (John 11:1-45).
69. The Lord’s Prayer
All Christians believe that the Lord’s Prayer otherwise called the “Our Father” is a model from which we learn how to pray (Matthew 6:9-13 cf. Luke 11:2-4) and that if repeated, it is not vain repetition when the heart is sincere.
70. Forgiveness
All Christians believe that forgiving others their sins is not just an option, but an absolute necessity, because “if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15)
