VI. You shall not murder

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Matt 5: 21-22 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.

Matt 5: 21-22 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.

Jesus said..Jesus said..

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Cain and Abel

Gen 4:4-5 ..The LORD looked with favour on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favour. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.

Gen 4:4-5 ..The LORD looked with favour on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favour. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.

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Cain and Abel

Heb 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings.

Heb 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings.

A case studyA case study

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Cain and Abel

Gen 4:7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it."

Gen 4:7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it."

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Cain and Abel1 John 3:11-12 This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous.

1 John 3:11-12 This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous.

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1 Sam 16:7 ..The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.

1 Sam 16:7 ..The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.

It’s the heart that countsIt’s the heart that counts

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“Anger is a state of disturbing and energizing passion in which strong negative emotion is triggered by a perception of wrong done to oneself, others or both”

“Anger is a state of disturbing and energizing passion in which strong negative emotion is triggered by a perception of wrong done to oneself, others or both”

PackerPacker

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Mark 11:15-17  .. Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.. And.. "Is it not written: " 'My house will be called a house of prayer '?.. But you have made it 'a den of robbers."

Mark 11:15-17  .. Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.. And.. "Is it not written: " 'My house will be called a house of prayer '?.. But you have made it 'a den of robbers."

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..

1. Is right?

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Hope has two beautiful daughters: anger and courage Hope has two beautiful daughters: anger and courage

Saint AugustineSaint Augustine

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Mark 7:21 For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery..

Mark 7:21 For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery..

Jesus said..Jesus said..

1.Is right?Yes BUT..

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Anyone can be angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose and in the right way – that is not easy.

Anyone can be angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose and in the right way – that is not easy.

AristotleAristotle

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Eph 4:26-27 In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

and do not give the devil a foothold.

Eph 4:26-27 In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

and do not give the devil a foothold.

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..

2. What does yours look like?

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James 1: 19-20  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

James 1: 19-20  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..3. How can we deal with it?

..count to ten first

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A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..3. How can we deal with it?

..address it

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Matt 5:23-24  .. If you enter your place of worship and.. you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then.. work things out with God.

Matt 5:23-24  .. If you enter your place of worship and.. you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then.. work things out with God.

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..3. How can we deal with it?

..address it

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Matt 6:14  For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matt 6:14  For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..

3. How can we deal with it? ..forgive

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Holding on to unforgiveness is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned

Holding on to unforgiveness is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned

Old Indian sayingOld Indian saying

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Psalm 103:8-10  The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbour his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.

Psalm 103:8-10  The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbour his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.

A closer look at anger..A closer look at anger..3. How can we deal with it?

..examine our heart

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..but also..

So not only do not murderSo not only do not murder

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..but also..Luke 6:35-37 I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never - I promise - regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we're at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.

Luke 6:35-37 I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never - I promise - regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we're at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.

So not only do not murderSo not only do not murder