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Matthew 5:21-25 (GN)
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21 "You have heard that people were told in the past, 'Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.' 22 But now I tell you: if you are angry with your brother you will be brought to trial, if you call your brother 'You good-for-nothing!' you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool you will be in danger of going to 23 So if you are about to offer your gift to God at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift to God. 25 "If someone brings a lawsuit against you and takes you to court, settle the dispute while there is time, before you get to court. Once you are there, you will be turned over to the judge, who will hand you over to the police, and you will be put in jail.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 22) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Calling one a fool in danger
(v. 22) Hatred - Unforgiving anger will be in danger
(v. 23) Unity - Reconcile with your brother before offering your gift to God
(v. 24) Unity - Reconcile with your brother before offering your gift to God
(v. 25) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Settle matters quickly with your adversary
(v. 25) Enemies - Settle matters quickly with your adversary
This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 22) Can we call someone a fool or not? Anyone who says, `You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 21) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 22) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - Restoring Broken Fellowship (2008-06-13)
(v. 23) Prayer of the Righeous - Arms Wide Open (part III) (2012-10-13)
(v. 23) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 23) Day 30 - Joined Together in Love (2012-01-02)
(v. 24) Day 30 - Joined Together in Love (2012-01-02)
(v. 24) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 24) Purpose Driven Life - Restoring Broken Fellowship (2008-06-13)
(v. 24) Prayer of the Righeous - Arms Wide Open (part III) (2012-10-13)
(v. 25) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
Definition(s):
So (Soh):
