Anger Leads To Judgement

"You have heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not murder.  If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.  But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgement!  If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court.  And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.'"  Matthew 5: 21-22

We believe, often times, that our anger is justified.  After all someone did us wrong.  They spoke ill of us.  They stole from us.  They cut us off in traffic.  They didn't say thank you.  We were done wrong so we have every right to be angry.  We are not actually murdering them, so it's okay. 

Wrong.  The above scripture tells us that even being angry with someone or calling them a name puts us in danger.  It is easy to become angry and call someone a name.  And for many, it is easy to stay angry.  As Christians we should desire to honor God with our words, actions and thoughts.  An attitude of anger is not honoring to Him.

"The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love."  Psalm 103:8 

As Christians we are to be Christ-like, and Christ is compassionate and gracious.  He is slow to anger and abounding in love.  So the next time someone cuts you off on the highway or spreads a rumor about you, be slow to anger and name call. 

Sweet Blessings~

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