Jesus teaches that having murder in our hearts is a serious offense, and that our words have the power to either bless or curse others. He emphasizes the importance of being peacemakers and settling disputes quickly, rather than letting them escalate into trouble. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live differently, operating by a different set of rules and being guided by the wisdom from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy.
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