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The Weekly Show - Episode 83: Study Five: Holding Your Temper & Your Tongue

The Weekly Show - Episode 83: Study Five: Holding Your Temper & Your Tongue

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 Join Tim and John as they study Anger and Murder. Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-beginning and https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/halloween-time Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/ Introduction Jesus has just finished teaching about true righteousness— a righteousness that works from the inside out. Now He begins to show what that looks like in real life. And He starts with something we all struggle with: our temper and our tongue. In Matthew 5:21–26, Jesus addresses anger—not the “I stubbed my toe” kind of anger, but the sinful anger that poisons relationships, damages hearts, and dishonors God. The Pharisees focused on avoiding the outward act of murder. Jesus goes straight for the root: the anger, bitterness, and hateful words that grow inside our hearts long before murder ever enters the picture. Jesus wants His followers to understand that: Sinful anger is serious. Angry words matter. Broken relationships cannot be ignored. God cares deeply about how we treat people. Why? Because sinful anger ruins peace, destroys friendships, and pushes us away from God’s heart. But here’s the good news: Jesus can change an angry heart. He can heal relationships, transform attitudes, and teach us how to respond with love instead of rage. In this study, you will learn why controlling your temper and your tongue is essential to pleasing God—and how the Holy Spirit helps us grow into people who build others up instead of tearing them down. This is where Jesus begins His deeper teaching on righteousness, and He starts with a truth we cannot afford to ignore: Your words reveal your heart. Your anger affects your relationships. And God wants both to reflect the love of Christ. Let’s dig in. 1. Sinful Anger Jesus begins His teaching on true righteousness by addressing one of the most common—and most dangerous—problems in the human heart: sinful anger. In Matthew 5:21–22, He reminds His listeners that the Law forbids murder, but then He takes it much deeper. He shows that sin doesn’t begin with the hands— it begins in the heart. Sinful anger is a big deal because it reveals something broken inside of us. Sinful Anger Damages Relationships Anger rarely stays hidden. It spills out: in harsh words in cold attitudes in bitterness in yelling in silent treatment in cutting someone down Sinful anger pushes people away and makes real friendship impossible. Wherever anger grows, relationships die. Sinful Anger Is Selfish Sinful anger usually says: “I didn’t get my way.” “You hurt my pride.” “You didn’t treat me how I think I deserve.” It puts self at the center and demands that others bow to our feelings. This kind of anger does not come from love—it comes from pride. We Must Admit Our Anger Is Wrong Jesus calls us to be honest: You can’t overcome sinful anger if you excuse it. You can’t fix it if you blame it on everyone else. You can’t heal it if you refuse to admit it’s sinful. A disciple of Jesus must say: “My anger is wrong. I need forgiveness.” This is where healing begins. God Can Change an Angry Heart The best news in this whole section is this: God does not leave angry people stuck in their anger. The Holy Spirit can: soften a hard heart replace bitterness with compassion calm a quick temper teach patience and self-control change how we respond to others heal the wounds that fuel our anger Where sinful anger once controlled us, God can produce gentleness, mercy, and peace. Sinful anger may be powerful, but Jesus is more powerful still. 2. The Heart of Murder Jesus does something shocking in Matthew 5:21–22: He connects anger to murder. Why? Because Jesus sees the heart-level truth we usually ignore: Murder doesn’t begin with a weapon—it begins with anger. Anger Is the Root That Feeds the Fruit Jesus says: “You have heard that it was said… ‘You shall not murder.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” — Matthew 5:21–22 He isn’t saying all anger is murder, but He is saying all murder comes from anger. Just like: a seed becomes a tree a spark becomes a fire a thought becomes an action Anger, left unchecked, grows. When Jesus talks about “the heart of murder,” He’s showing us that: Sin doesn’t start big—it starts small. Not All Anger Leads to Murder—but All Murder Springs From Anger Some anger is righteous (like anger at injustice). But sinful anger is different: It dwells on hurt. It feeds bitterness. It fantasizes about payback. It speaks cruelly. It wishes harm on someone. No, most people will never commit literal murder— but Jesus wants to tear up murder at the root. He says that the same heart that commits murder is the heart that: hates insults curses demeans belittles holds grudges According to Jesus, these are heart-sins that must be taken seriously. Jesus Wants to Stop Murder Before It Starts The Pharisees said, “As long as you don’t...
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