LIVING THE WORDS OF JESUS Radical Reconciliation

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Living the Words of Jesus

Radical Reconciliation

Matthew 5:21-26

Godly Living is an Condition not just Behaviors

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.  For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:17,20

What Jesus taught about Anger

1. Anger is and

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Matthew 5:21-22

Anger can lead to

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ Matthew 5:21

Anger often leads to

Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matthew 5:22

Steps to Deal with Anger

1.Stop start

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

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If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 

Romans 12:18

2. Seek Reconciliation

“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, Matthew 5:25

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry Ephesians 4:26

An unwillingness to reconcile comes with a huge

or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. Matthew 5:25-26

Reconciliation is how

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:9-11