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Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26)

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Page 1: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

(Matt 5:21-26)

Page 2: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

• What’s the most dangerous place to live?

- 3rd Place – Oxford

- 2nd Place – Mid Somer

- 1st Place – Cabot Cove

Page 3: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

Matthew 5:21-2621 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, 24 leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.

Page 4: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

• A Progression

- The Beatitudes

- The fulfilment of the Law

- Rubber hits the road

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Murder & Anger

Page 6: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

• We have an anger problem….- Domestic violence- Rage- Verbal abuse- Internet trolling - Road rage

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Murder & Anger

• Mr Angry...

- Pride

- Selfishness

- Control

Page 8: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger

• Sticks and stones….- “idiot” = contempt for a

person’s intelligence

- “curse” = contempt for a person’s heart and character

- Not murder per se but in God’s sight they are.

Page 9: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

Murder & Anger23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, 24 leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.

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Murder & Anger

• The Weeds of Anger

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Murder & Anger

• The Weeds of Anger

– Resentment

– Bitterness

– Hostility

– Grudge

– Strife

Page 12: Murder & Anger (Matt 5:21-26). Murder & Anger What’s the most dangerous place to live? -3 rd Place – Oxford -2 nd Place – Mid Somer - 1 st Place – Cabot

• How do we handle our anger?

– Recognise it

– Why are we angry?

– Change our attitude

– Hand it over to God

Murder & Anger