Matthew 5:21-24 NRSVue

²¹“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ ²²But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment, and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council, and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. ²³So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.

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Further reflection

Lord, you are pushing my conscience inwards. I will be judged not just by what I have done in the external forum, but by the voluntary movements of my heart. God sees the heart, and sees how far I go along with feelings of hatred, lust or pride. In other words, I should be of one piece, responding more to God's gaze than to other people's