Jesus calls us to…

1. A righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees
…not a self-righteousness but the Savior’s righteousness! – Matt. 5:20

2. Beware of the dangers of anger and unforgiveness…Matt. 5:21-24

The POLLUTION of Silent Anger…

    Anger is like lava, when enough builds up, it’s going to blow!
    Anger needs to be addressed as soon as it’s observed

The POWER of Spoken Anger…

    Anger’s pattern: Simmer; Shout; Slander
    Holding onto anger is like trying to manage steam under pressure
    Anger leads to name calling (“raca”);
    then to pronouncing judgments (“fool”)

Beware of “Christian” aerobics:

-RUN from the truth
-JUMP to conclusions
-STRETCH the facts
-THROW insults

The Importance of Understanding Reconciliation:

Remembering a wrong
Refusing to worship
Reconciling a brother / sister
(See Romans 12:9-10; 14, 17-21)
Returning to worship

KEYS:

-It is always the right time to be reconciled!
-It is always “my turn”!

Sermon on the Mount: Dealing with Anger & Forgiveness

ArrowheadFellowship