Our Anger & Our Words

Sermon on the Mount: Our Anger & Our WordsSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Matthew 5:21-22, 33-37INTRODUCTION - Outrage at the 4 Nations Face-OffRemember, firstly… Jesus came to FULFILL the law, not to abolish it (5:17-20) Our scripture today is the start of “You have heard… But I tell you…” statements by Jesus.Background of Anger (5:21-26)Background of using our Words with Integrity (5:33-37)  QUESTION: What does Jesus teach us about Anger?RESPONSE: He challenges us to CONSIDER DEEPLY and PRIORITIZE RECONCILIATION when we are angry! (Eph 4:26-27, 31-32)…We can follow Jesus in responding to anger by PRACTICING LAMENT.  QUESTION: What does Jesus teach us about Oaths?RESPONSE: He challenges us to FULFILL OUR COMMITMENTS and DON’T BE TWO-FACED. (Eph 5:25 -> 26-27)…We can follow Jesus in keeping our Words with Integrity by seeking to SPEAK TRUTH WITH LOVE.  CONCLUSION - Will our response follow the LETTER of the law, or the SPIRIT of the law?FINAL QUESTION: Do you want to follow Jesus into this new Kingdom life He is building?