Matthew 5:21-22

Discipleship Habit 01 LoveDiscipleship Reflection Question: Do you live a life that evidences that you love God, Self and Others?

Matthew 5:21-22

• What is surprising to you in this verse?
• Does it seem extreme to compare anger with murder? Why might Jesus be doing this?
• When was the last time you were angry or said something in contempt? What happened and why?
• What are some situations that you are most likely to get angry and think about why.
• Ask God to bring to mind situations in the past that you need to ask forgiveness for and seek his forgiveness.
• Is there anyone that you need to go and apologise to or seek forgiveness from? Ask God for the courage and opportunity to do this.
  

Explanation Note: You probably have a reference after murder in verse 21. When you go the reference at the bottom of the page it will refer to where this passage came from in the Old Testament, in this case Exodus 20:13. Use these references to get a better understanding of the context of what is being said or referred to.