The Heart of the Matter

Matthew 5:21-26We bear God’s name by living out the heart of the Law. Exodus 20:7Anger pushes us in the same direction as murder in that we make ourselves judge over others. The heart of someone living in the kingdom is empty of contempt towards others made in God’s image. Anger, bitterness, and contempt quench the Spirit’s work within our hearts. Ephesians 4:26-32Break the vicious cycle of anger by doing all you can to make peace quickly. Matthew 18:20, Romans 12:18Matthew 5:27-30When we lust, we objectify others and fail to recognize them as God’s imagers. Song of Songs 8:6-7Anger and lust in our hearts causes us to dehumanize others and ourselves.Jesus is calling us to a new way of being human by letting Him change our hearts.