Jesus condemns an unrighteous anger. This is when we get upset at an offence to ourselves, when we are treated in ways that we think are wrong, or when our pride is hurt or challenged. 1 This is the kind of anger that must be confronted, because it serves as the basis for most murder, 2 and should thus be seen as equivalent to the deed itself. 3 Cain and Abel showed that jealous anger is the root of murder. 4 The apostle John will also confirm that unrighteous anger is murder in the mind (1 John 3:15) and should not be seen among God’s people. 5 From this we see that God does not simply want an outward obedience but conformity from the heart (see Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 30:6). 6 His people must be holy as he is holy (see Leviticus 19:2; Deuteronomy 18:13; Matthew 5:48). 7
22 Mais moi, je vous dis que quiconque se met en colère contre son frère est passible de jugement; que celui qui dira à son frère: Raca! mérite d'être puni par le sanhédrin; et que celui qui lui dira: Insensé! mérite d'être puni par le feu de la géhenne.