Matthew 5:21-32

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Dec 12, 2023

The podcast explores the deeper meaning of the commandments against murder and adultery, discussing how anger and contempt violate the sixth commandment. It emphasizes the importance of reconciliation and resolving conflicts to maintain healthy relationships. The negative impact of anger and contempt in relationships is discussed, as well as the significance of faithfulness and oneness in relationships. Jesus' stance against divorce is highlighted, encouraging listeners to pursue righteousness in anger and sexuality based on His teachings.

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ADVICE

Dealing with Anger

Own your anger and quit justifying it.
Confess it and resolve to deal with it constructively.

INSIGHT

Reconciliation over Ritual

Jesus prioritizes reconciliation, even over religious rituals.
Disciples should be ready to mend broken relationships.

ANECDOTE

Reconciling Before Court

Jesus uses the example of settling disputes before court to illustrate the urgency of reconciliation.
Make amends quickly to avoid legal trouble and imprisonment.

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Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5:21-32

21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be answerable to the court.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be answerable to the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be answerable to the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.23 Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. 25 Come to good terms with your accuser quickly, while you are with him on the way to court, so that your accuser will not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you will not be thrown into prison.26 Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last quadrans.

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; 28 but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 Now if your right eye is causing you to sin, tear it out and throw it away from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand is causing you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go into hell.

31 “Now it was said, ‘Whoever sends his wife away is to give her a certificate of divorce’; 32 but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

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