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Jesus teaches reconciliation before worship
Jesus traced murder to anger and contempt in the heart. He taught His hearers to seek reconciliation with a brother before bringing a gift to the altar (Matthew 5:21-26).
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📖 Matthew 5:21–23
21You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. 23So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
Sources: Scripture — Matthew 5:21-26
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