Sermon On The Mount Part 9

All Murder, Directly or Indirectly, Is Immoral John 7:24; Proverbs 16:2; Matthew 5:21-26 2 Mistakes in Interpreting God’s Law Against Murder 1. That this law was only external Matthew 5:21; Exodus 20:13; Genesis 9:6; Romans 7:7,14 2. That this law was only municipal Matthew 5:21 2 Warnings Christ Gives About Murder 1. Rash Anger is Heart Murder 5:22 a. When it is unfounded 5:22; Acts 17:26; Psalm 7:10-11 b. When it is uncharitable Romans 12:19 c. When it is unhinged Matthew 15:19 2. Rash Anger is Tongue-Murder 5:22 a. “Raca” is a scornful word, and comes from pride Proverbs 21:24 b. “Fool” is a spiteful word, and comes from hatred 5:22 Matthew 23:17, 25:8 2 Reasons For Keeping Your Heart Right with Both God and Man 1. For the quality of your spiritual life 5:23-24 a. Because part of worship is serious self-examination 23-24 Mark 11:25 b. Because nothing pleases God which comes from a heart of malice 5:24 1 Timothy 2:8 c. Because Obedience is better than sacrifice 5:24 1 Samuel 15:22 2. For the safety of your temporal life a. Because we expose our family and future to harm 25:26 Proverbs 6:11-12,3 b. Because after death, it’ll be too late 5:26 Revelation 6:16-17