The righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, continued:Point 1: Murder and the law (Matthew 5:21-26)Jesus looks at the roots of murder.Anger, contempt, hatred – murder’s mileposts (I John 3:15)These are attitudes, under our control.Don’t let it fester. (Ephesians 4:26-27)So important, make it right before worshiping.What did God say about sacrifice?Worship not acceptable with the wrong attitude.Don’t let legal adversity linger – get it resolved quickly.Point 2: Adultery and the law (Matthew 5:27-30)Where does adultery begin?Don’t go there.Do whatever it takes not to go there.Point 2 ½: Marriage and divorce (Matthew 5:31-32; Genesis 2:18-25)Adultery was considered very bad.Divorce (other than for fornication) just as bad (Matthew 19:3-9)
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