Teachings of Christ

Prudence

Matthew 10:16-20

16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

17 “Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues.

18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,

20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Capital punishment

Matthew 26:52  

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Care of God

Matthew 6:30  

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Matthew 6:33  

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Caution

Luke 4:24  

“I tell you the truth,” he continued, “No prophet is accepted in his hometown.

Celibacy

Matthew 19:11-12 

11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.

12 For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”