How can hate cloud your spiritual mirror?
Mar0
Matthew 5: 21 – 26
Thinking back over the past year, with whom did you get the most angry?
According to Jesus, what is the relationship between mismanaged anger and homicide?
Why does Jesus find it appropriate to raise the moral bar to such an unattainable height?
In what ways have you been unjust in the anger you expressed to those around you this week?
What hurtful words have you directed towards others, such as “Mr. Empty-Head” or “Clown”?
How does living in a world-class city assist in further exasperating our internal anger emotion?
How can you deal with your impulse towards anger more effectively this week?
Imagine you are the person worshiping in verses 23 – 24. What would be a person’s natural response when they remember during a worship service an earlier argument in which they were involved?
Why does Jesus insist that his disciples keep a short list of grudges and grudge bearers?
Who is someone with whom you need to work through a challenge in your relationship before next Sunday’s Connection Service?
Describe the process that Jesus discusses in verses 25 – 26.
Why does Jesus suggest that his disciples make plea bargains in civil cases?
How does your desire to get what you want often prevent you from being a “peacemaker” in situations where one is desperately needed?
How do you determine in which situations you can legitimately back down in order to promote peace?
What is something that you need to let go in order reflect more of God’s love to others?
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