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Explore Matthew 5:21-30 to understand Christian righteousness by delving into avoiding anger and lust. Discover the significance of the Commandments and how Jesus addressed attitudes of anger and lust. Learn about the importance of reconciliation, broken relationships, and the interpretation of verses 27-30 in the context of Christian morality.
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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5 – 7 Study V
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Anger (21-26) “You have heard…Thou shalt not kill…” KJV “…you shall not murder…” NIV
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Anger (21-26) “You have heard…Thou shalt not kill…” KJV “…you shall not murder…” NIV The sixth Commandment Is this a prohibition against taking human life under any circumstance?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) • Avoiding Anger (21-26) • “If looks could kill…” How does Jesus treat this attitude?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) • Avoiding Anger (21-26) • “If looks could kill…” How does Jesus treat this attitude? • How are murder and unrighteous anger related?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) • Avoiding Anger (21-26) • “If looks could kill…” How does Jesus treat this attitude? • How are murder and unrighteous anger related? • 3. What do verses 23-26 teach us about broken relationships?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) • Avoiding Anger (21-26) • “If looks could kill…” How does Jesus treat this attitude? • How are murder and unrighteous anger related? • 3. What do verses 23-26 teach us about broken relationships? • 4. Why should reconciliation and apologies be made quickly?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Lust (27-30) “You have heard…Thou shalt not commit adultery:” KJV
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Lust (27-30) “You have heard…Thou shalt not commit adultery:” KJV The seventh Commandment • How did the Pharisees limit the application of this commandment?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Lust (27-30) “You have heard…Thou shalt not commit adultery:” KJV The seventh Commandment • How did the Pharisees limit the application of this commandment? • How does the tenth commandment apply here?
Study V A Christian’s Righteousness Part II: avoiding anger and lust (Matthew 5:21-30) Avoiding Lust (27-30) “You have heard…Thou shalt not commit adultery:” KJV The seventh Commandment • How did the Pharisees limit the application of this commandment? • How does the tenth commandment apply here? • If the commands in verses 29-30 are not meant literally, how should we understand them?