Scripture Passage: Matthew 5:21-26

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Beautiful Messy Relationships

1.0/2.0 Residual Relationships

Your Beautiful Messy Family

Anger and Abuse

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2 Samuel 13

Blunt, forthright, instructive

Abuse, shame, silence, anger

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Our relationship with Jesus is meant to re-shape all of our other relationships.

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Sermon on the Mount

Salt and Light

Fulfilling the Law

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Jesus the authoritative rabbi

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

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Is anger absolutely evil?

22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.

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The overflow of the heart

Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court.

Luke 6:45 ... For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

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Well, I've never said "Raca"

And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

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The place of religious activity

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar.

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Believe in restoring relationships

First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court.

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The end we are working toward

44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven...48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

January 23rd, 2022 - Dealing with Anger and Abuse