"You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times,
“You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.” But
I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable
to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the
council; and if you say, “You fools; you will be liable to the hell of fire.”
So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you
leave your gift there before the altar and go first be reconciled to your
brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly
with your accuser while you are on the way to the court with him, or your
accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you
will be thrown into prison. Truly, I tell you, you will never get out until you
have paid the last penny."
Fr.
Dan Donovan cited Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that He came not to abolish the
law but to fulfill it. He explained that the “law” pertains to the law of love
and service and “to fulfill,” means to live it as it was intended to be lived.
He
also mentioned that one of the commandments “Thou shall not murder” include the
church orders to avoid injury to another person, inflict insults, or do an act
of disrespect. Jesus’ commandments are focused on the heart, feelings, and
emotions of human being. When we have negative feelings towards others, we
should try to modify them and eliminate all evil thoughts. We should try to
reconcile with that person and be at peace with one another. We can overcome
animosity and rancor when we become aware of forgiveness. God challenges us to
do great things. He is not interested in our sins so he wants us to change and remove
this obstacle in our life.
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