Jesus said, "whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire." Does mean we should add this word to the list of unsayable four-letter words? Not quite. Jesus in this passage is targeting the anger we so easily get in our hearts for others that erupts into insults. Sin is ultimately a heart condition and shows that we all need Jesus for our salvation.
July 30, 2023 AM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church
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Calling Someone "Fool" Sends Us to Hell? - Matthew 5:21-26