How Is Anger the Same as Murder?

Published: March 4, 2024, 8 a.m.

Sermon on the Mount E10 \u2013 In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus reveals the divine wisdom of Israel\u2019s Old Testament laws through six case studies. In the first case study, he expounds on one of the Ten Commandments, \u201cDo not murder\u201d (Exod. 20:13). After acknowledging this command, Jesus takes it further by saying that anyone who is angry with his brother or publicly shames someone is also guilty of murder. What does he mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Matthew 5:21-32, exploring key concepts\u2014such as murder, contempt, and divine justice\u2014and what they tell us about the value of human beings.