Our world today is saturated with anger—fueled by social media, constant connectivity, and even daily experiences like road rage. Jesus addresses this in Matthew 5:21-23, reminding us that anger, not just outward actions like murder, places us in danger of judgment.

He teaches that even harboring ongoing anger, using insults, or pronouncing moral worthlessness against others brings spiritual consequences. Jesus calls us to recognize the seriousness of anger, pointing out that unaddressed bitterness or contempt destroys relationships and invites judgment, both now and in eternity.

Your relationship with Jesus is directly connected to how you treat others. God’s forgiveness toward us is directly linked to the forgiveness we extend to others. How we conduct ourselves in relationships matters deeply—to others and, most importantly, to God. We cannot be healthy followers of Jesus while living with unresolved contempt or bitterness in our hearts.