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==Matthew 5:21-26 (NT p. 5)== | ==Matthew 5:21-26 (NT p. 5)== | ||
21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, | 21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool”, you will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. | ||
==Higher Education Part II: Moving to the Heart== | ==Higher Education Part II: Moving to the Heart== | ||
One day a woman was driving in heavy traffic, and she was getting really worked up, honking her horn at everyone, swearing in the most foul language, and making all kinds of rude gestures to the vehicles around her. At the next stoplight, she heard a tap on her window, and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He handcuffed her and took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a cell. Needless to say, the woman was shocked at this treatment, which seemed a bit over the top for just losing her temper. | |||
After a couple of hours, she was released, and the arresting officer came up to her and said, "I'm awfully sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at everyone else. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' license plate holder, the 'Follow me to Sunday School' bumper sticker, and the 'God is Love' decal on your back window... Naturally, I assumed the vehicle was stolen." | |||
Revision as of 16:07, 8 August 2026
Matthew 5:21-26 (NT p. 5)
21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool”, you will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.
Higher Education Part II: Moving to the Heart
One day a woman was driving in heavy traffic, and she was getting really worked up, honking her horn at everyone, swearing in the most foul language, and making all kinds of rude gestures to the vehicles around her. At the next stoplight, she heard a tap on her window, and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He handcuffed her and took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a cell. Needless to say, the woman was shocked at this treatment, which seemed a bit over the top for just losing her temper.
After a couple of hours, she was released, and the arresting officer came up to her and said, "I'm awfully sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at everyone else. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' license plate holder, the 'Follow me to Sunday School' bumper sticker, and the 'God is Love' decal on your back window... Naturally, I assumed the vehicle was stolen."