# Matthew 5: 31-32 (Marriage, Truthfulness and Restraint) - Justin Evergarden - July 22, 2026

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Podcast: [Admonition Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/admonition-podcast-7230338)
Published: 2026-07-30T19:12:17+00:00
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## Resource

Justin Evergarden explores Matthew 5, focusing on the true meaning of marriage, divorce, honesty, and non-retaliation. This lesson emphasizes biblical authority, integrity, and Christian conduct in everyday life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Prayer 00:57 Transition from Lust to Marriage: Sacredness of Marriage 02:01 Jesus' Authority and the True Meaning of Divorce 03:01 The Legal and Covenant Aspects of Marriage 05:01 Marriage as a Divine Institution Established by God 06:24 Marriage and the Authority of God, Not Man 07:30 The Permanence of Marriage and Biblical Grounds for Divorce 09:55 The Foundation of Biblical Marriage and Authority 11:32 Personal Responsibility and Working Out Salvation 12:44 The Exception of Fornication and Its Significance 15:00 The Ripple Effect of Unscriptural Divorce 16:40 Oaths and Honesty: The Importance of Truthfulness 20:39 The Seriousness of Oaths and Sacred Language 23:49 The Power of Words and Integrity in Speech 24:39 Revenge and Restraint: Turning Away from Vengeance 30:11 The Christian Response to Evil and Persecution 33:29 Christ's Power and Restraint in the Face of Abuse 35:54 Practical Applications of Restraint and Generosity 38:25 Conclusion and Next Steps in Christian Living

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