Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said of them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:… I. THE SIN WHICH OUR LORD HERE CONDEMNS. II. THE GUILT OF THIS UNJUSTIFIABLE ANGER. 1. Causeless anger has in it the nature of murder. 2. Evident from the greatness of the punishment. III. THE DUTY OF AVOIDING SUCH ANGER. 1. In order that we may render acceptable service to God — "If thou bring thy gift to the altar." 2. That we may avoid the doom of those who are implacable. We learn from this how spiritual is the law of God; also the utter worthlessness of human righteousness. (E. Balyley, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: |
    |