Teachings of Christ

Pleasures

Luke 8:14  

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.

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.”

Character

John 1:47  

When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.”