In this message, Zane Garza preaches from Matthew 5:21-26, delving into what God truly values beyond external actions. He shares a personal story about learning the "why" behind his Navy duties to help listeners understand the heart behind God's commandments. This message challenges the idea that simply avoiding physical sin is enough for a Christian. Learn how Jesus raises the standard, revealing that anger and hateful words are serious sins that require judgment. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to reconcile relationships with others before seeking to worship God.
Chapters:
0:00:00 - What God Values
0:00:40 - The New Sailor's Experience
0:05:00 - Learning the 'What' vs. the 'Why'
0:06:40 - The Question of True Christianity
0:08:40 - Our Righteousness Must Exceed the Pharisees'
0:11:00 - The Audience's Perspective
0:12:30 - The Act of Murder Requires Judgment
0:14:00 - The Value of Human Life
0:16:30 - God's Standard Goes Beyond the Physical
0:17:30 - Jesus Raises the Standard
0:19:30 - Anger Without Cause
0:20:40 - The Origin of Anger
0:21:40 - Calling Your Brother 'Worthless'
0:23:00 - Why God Cares About Our Words
0:24:00 - The Lie of "Sticks and Stones"
0:26:00 - Words and Attitudes
0:28:00 - The Impact of Our Words
0:29:40 - The Judgment for Calling Someone a Fool
0:32:00 - We Are All Guilty
0:33:00 - A Call for Reconciliation
0:34:00 - Reconcile with Man Before God
0:35:00 - God Cares About Relationships
0:36:00 - Reconcile with Your Enemy While There is Time
0:37:30 - Today is the Day of Salvation
0:39:00 - Reconciliation for the Christian
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