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Anger and reconciliation
Sermon on the Mount
Holy Spirit, open my eyes, that I may see wonderful things in your word.
Psalm 119:18
Father, give me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that I may know you better.
Ephesians 1:17
Spirit of truth, guide me into all the truth.
John 16:13
21Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 23Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 26Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
- Jesus says anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whom are you angry with right now?
- He says, “First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” Is there someone you need to make things right with before you come to worship?
- Does someone have something against you? What has kept you from going to them?
His word
Jesus, you said, “First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
Receive
Show me where I need to make things right. I receive your command and ask for the humility to go.
Thanks
Thank you that you reconciled me to the Father when I was far from him. Amen.