SERMON ON THE MOUNT
21 “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.’
22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. 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.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,
24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, 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.
26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Lord brings to the attention of disciples what it means doing righteousness in the new testament compared what it is in the old testament.
In old testament judgment is on based upon act of killing, but in the new testament judgement is based on anger. God will judge the secrets of our hearts, Rom 2: 16, 1 Cor 4: 5.
Psalm 17:3, David expressed here that the Lord visited him in most difficult situations and found nothing in his heart.
Psalm 19:14, Even in meditation also David prays that his heart may be acceptable to the Lord.
Psalm 26: 2 David asks Lord to examine him inward and outward so that if anything not acceptable to the Lord.
Rom 5:17-21, where Paul explains how the grace and the life of Lord reigns in out lives to do righteousness continuously.
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