It has been mentioned before that Jesus occasionally uses overstatement and exaggeration to get his point across. This is obviously again the case here. No one seriously believes this Command is to be obeyed literally. None of Jesus' own disciples, to our knowledge, obeyed this Command as it stands, nor did Jesus expect them to.
Command #13 - Commit No Sexual Sins
Command #12 - Guard Against Ambition
Command #11 - Be Pure
Command #10 - Don‘t Be Afraid
COA #9 - Set Your Mind and Heart on High Things
Command #8 - Remain Alert and On Guard
Command #7 - Be Careful and Watchful
Command #6 - Pray
Command #5 - Love the Brethren
Command #4 - Love Man
Command #3 - Love God
Command #2 - Love
Command #1 - Obey My Commands
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-nine
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-eight
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-seven
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-six
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-five
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-four
God a Good Father: Chapter Thirty-three
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