Moment of Meditation: Do Not Be Angry (Matthew 5:21-22)

[Jesus continues:] "You have heard that the ancients were told,
'YOU SHALL NOT MURDER' and
'Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.'
But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother
shall be guilty before the court;
and whoever shall say to his brother, 'Raca,'
shall be guilty before the supreme court;
and whoever shall say, 'You fool,'
shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell."
(Matthew 5:21-22)

Do Not Be Angry

"Be angry and do not sin" (Ephesians 4:26).

Anger is not an easy thing to overcome. Anger happens for the simplest of reasons. A slight misunderstanding. A misspoken word. A deed done (or not done) without thinking.

Our anger burns in us. Anger that leads us into the greater fires of Hell if we do not repent.

But Jesus does not get angry with you when you repent. His anger, righteous and holy as it is, comes on the Last Day. When those who refuse to repent must deal with wrath of the Lamb (Revelation 6:16). Are you angry? Ask for forgiveness. From the other person. From God. Repent and receive His forgiveness. Be saved from the fires of Hell. Amen.