Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.
Realizing the presence, promise, and power of the Kingdom of God.
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Matthew 5:22

John Nunnikhoven

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire.

Just to be angry with another person or even to point out that he is a fool? Come on! How can our Lord equate that with murder?

I believe that the answer is simple. When I do so, I scorn the Imago Dei of my fellow man, I refuse to recognize that he is made in the image of God. A blatant violation of the command to love my neighbor.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 99

Mid-day: 119:113-120

Evening: Psalm 25

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