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Matthew 18:8

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KJV ORIGINAL

Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So if your hand or foot is causing you to mess up and sin, cut it off and throw it away. It's way better to go through life missing a hand or foot than to have your whole body thrown into eternal fire.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Whatever's causing you to stumble spiritually — even if it seems important — it's worth cutting out to save your soul.

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