Day 5

Matthew 5:21-26

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny."

Do you ever get angry? I’d say we all have moments when we become angry. Are there times when anger is justified? I don’t think it is the anger but it’s what we do with it. Anger will always trigger a response. We will either feed it or defuse it. Unreconciled and unrepented anger hinders our relationship with man and God. Is our worship accepted if we have unresolved anger with our brother? (verses 23 & 24) So, God help us to recognize, reconcile and repent before we let anger get a foothold in our hearts. May our worship be with clean hands, a pure heart and acceptable by You. Amen.

- Debbie Byrum