Matthew 5:21-26
Stages in Church Division
1. Hurt 4. Avoidance
2. Bitterness 5. Collaboration
3. Rationalization 6. Division
The Bible says a lot about relationships
. Psalm 133:1, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:13, Philippians 1:27, 2:1-2, 4:2
. “You have heard it said . . . “
. I. The Pharisaic Misinterpretation About Relationships – Vs 21
. II. The Biblical Intention Concerning Relationships – Vs. 22
. Motive and Attitudes
. There is righteous anger: Mark 3:1-5, John 2:16
. Man’s anger is not good – James 1:20, Psalm 14:1, 1 John 3:15
IIII. The Required Reconciliation In Relationships – Vs. 23-24
. 1 John 4:20, Psalm 66:18