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#  Matthew 5:29-30. “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck…

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> ““Matthew 5:29-30. “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.””

[Mike Peralta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-peralta/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Physical removal of offending parts is a metaphor for eliminating harmful habits to protect spiritual well‑being.

**In simple terms:** Remove harmful habits for spiritual health.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑discipline.

Themes

morality self‑control spiritual purification metaphor religious teaching

Mood

spiritual ethical

Type

Right hand:1 Offend Thee:1 Matthew 29:1 Perish Thy:1 Eye Offend:1 Cast Thee:1

When to use this quote

- personal counseling
- faith studies
- ethical workshops

Key Concepts

ethical behavior personal sacrifice biblical interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

- What habits offend you?
- How can you 'remove' them safely?

A Different Perspective

Literal interpretation can be misapplied.

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