Gospel Righteousness: Anger & Lust

Matthew 5:21-30 ESV
How should we

about the sins that have destroyed lives and relationships since the beginning of humanity?

1. Jesus addresses the actions & heart of murderers. ^vv.21-22
a.

- “You shall not murder.” ^{Exodus 20:13}
b. Tempers - anger is almost always linked to

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c. Verbal insults - attacking the

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of a human life
d.

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are liable to judgement. ^{1 John 3:15}

2. The

of Jesus (a gospel heart in action) ^vv.23-26
a. Jesus is not just saying, “If you have something against someone, go,” but, “If someone has something

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, go!”
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ^{Rom. 12:18}
b. Peacemaking involves

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, confession, and forgiveness.

3. Jesus addresses the

&

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of adulterers. ^vv.27-28
a.

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- “You shall not commit adultery.” ^{Exodus 20:14}
b. Lust comes from the the

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and mind.
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. ^{Matthew 15:19}

4. Jesus highlights the

of sin. ^vv.29-30
To be acceptable to God, we must have the heart and righteousness of Jesus. As a result, repentance and good fruit will follow as we live

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with God and one another. ^{1 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 3:7-10}

Those whose hearts have been transformed by Jesus’ righteousness should be willing to make significant sacrifices in order to avoid or be freed from

of sexual sin which destroys lives. ^{John 10:10}

Conclusion: You need a

that you can’t generate.
A. To what degree do you

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the depths of your sin? ^vv.3-4
- Do you desire a

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righteousness? ^v.6
B. Would people describe you as a

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? ^v.9
- What does extending

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look like in your life? ^v.7