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Matthew 5:21 Jesus commentary on 5th commandment- Day 5

 Good morning friends,

Sorry for missing a couple of days.  I have been doing some short focused readings and trying to get in the habit or using Spurgeon's Morning and Evening devotion.  Realized in the middle off the night that I have forgotten about updating the challenge devotionals.

I will quote Martyn Lloyd Jones often in these devotions.  I highly recommend him.  He went to glory about 40 years ago, but many of his sermons were recorded.  The RefNet (Reformation Network) app has a weekly slot on Sundays at 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM.  About 50 minutes of great teaching.  Check it out.

Blessings

Jeff

Instruction - Luther "thoughts and feelings converge on God".  So how does v 23 and following relate to intent behind "Do not murder"?  My brother having something against me or being guilty of not paying a debt don't seem to have much to do with my attitude or actions toward my brother. 

I come to terms with my accuser by agreeing that I owe the debt and  making an agreement to pay it off. While I can't pay it all now, must satisfy him that he will get his money sooner by not sending me to debtors prison. He may even forgive some of the debt. 

I reconcile with brother by agreeing that I have wronged him and making it right.  If I have hated him and shown it, or said *You fool", Jesus is saying he has the right to report me. A guilt offering is not going to do me any good if I don't repudiate my words or  deeds.  

Martyn Lloyd Jones (MLJ) says we can't stop at the negative (not doing the act or saying the word) but must go on to the positive (eliminate the very thought).  This is point of 23 and following. 

So what about convergence of thoughts?

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