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Matthew 5:21-25 (MSG)

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21 "You're familiar with the command to the ancients, 'Do not murder.' 22 I'm telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder. Carelessly call a brother 'idiot!' and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Thoughtlessly yell 'stupid!' at a sister and you are on the brink of 23 "This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, 24 abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God. 25 "Or say you're out on the street and an old enemy accosts you. Don't lose a minute. Make the first move; make things right with him. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you're likely to end up in court, maybe even jai


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)