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Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, "Raca," is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, "You fool!" will be in danger of the fire of hell." [niv
Anger is a danger signal. When Jesus said, "But I tell you," he was not doing away with the law or adding to it his own beliefs. He was giving a fuller understanding of why God made that law in the first place.
For example, when Moses said, "You shall not murder" [Exodus 20:13], Jesus taught, "Dont even become angry enough to murder, for then you have already committed murder in your heart."
The Pharisees read this law and, not having murdered, felt righteous. Yet they were angry enough with Jesus that they would soon plot his murder, though they would not do the dirty work themselves.
We miss the intent of Gods Word when we read his rules for living without trying to understand why he made them. When do you keep Gods rules but close your eyes to them?
Killing is a terrible sin, but anger is a great sin too because it also violates Gods command to love. Anger in this case refers to a brooding bitterness against someone. It is a dangerous emotion that always threatens to leap out of control, leading to violence, emotional hurt, increased mental stress, and spiritual damage. Anger keeps us from developing a spirit pleasing to God.
Have you ever been proud that you didnt strike out and say what was really on your mind? Self-control is good, but Christ wants us to practice thought-control as well. Jesus said we will be held accountable even for our attitudes.
Anger is a danger signal. When Jesus said, "But I tell you," he was not doing away with the law or adding to it his own beliefs. He was giving a fuller understanding of why God made that law in the first place.
For example, when Moses said, "You shall not murder" [Exodus 20:13], Jesus taught, "Dont even become angry enough to murder, for then you have already committed murder in your heart."
The Pharisees read this law and, not having murdered, felt righteous. Yet they were angry enough with Jesus that they would soon plot his murder, though they would not do the dirty work themselves.
We miss the intent of Gods Word when we read his rules for living without trying to understand why he made them. When do you keep Gods rules but close your eyes to them?
Killing is a terrible sin, but anger is a great sin too because it also violates Gods command to love. Anger in this case refers to a brooding bitterness against someone. It is a dangerous emotion that always threatens to leap out of control, leading to violence, emotional hurt, increased mental stress, and spiritual damage. Anger keeps us from developing a spirit pleasing to God.
Have you ever been proud that you didnt strike out and say what was really on your mind? Self-control is good, but Christ wants us to practice thought-control as well. Jesus said we will be held accountable even for our attitudes.
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