The 6th commandment says not to murder. We read that and we think 'checked that box. Good Job!' Then we keep reading and see that Jesus warns against even getting angry and we think 'Oh, maybe that's just the bear minimum. I might not doing so well after all.' Our self-righteousness fades away and humility takes its place. We are all lawbreakers and yet we have a Savior to free us and a Spirit to guide us. Love is the answer.

The 6th Commandment says not to murder and God gives instructions for the killer and the government regarding intentional and unintentional harm and death. But Jesus takes it a step further, teaching about anger and bitterness, love and hate.

Some Proverbs to read on love, hate, bitterness, and controlling our anger. 10:12, 12:16, 14:29, 15:17-18, 16:32, 19:11, 19:19, 21:19, 22:24-25, 25:28, 27:3, 29:22

It's a high bar that we can't reach without Him.