Matthew 5:30
Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ))
What Does This Mean?
Jesus is speaking in this verse and says that if something you do harms your relationship with God, it's better to give up that thing rather than risk eternal punishment. The key message is about prioritizing spiritual health over physical comfort.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy that makes you act mean when you play with it. Jesus is saying it’s better to get rid of the toy so you can be kind and stay close to God, rather than keep playing with it and risk being far from Him forever.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this verse as part of his gospel in the first century AD. It was written for Jewish and Gentile Christians to understand Jesus' teachings about righteousness and holiness according to the new covenant.
Living It Out Today
If you find yourself spending too much time on social media that leads you to say hurtful things, it's better to limit your use or stop using it altogether, rather than risk harming your relationship with God and others permanently.