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How does God view murder according to the sermon?

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God views murder as a matter of the heart, encompassing not just physical acts but also attitudes like hatred and contempt.

In the sermon, it's clear that God views murder as deeply relational and spiritual, highlighting that attitudes such as hatred or contempt for others are equivalent to murder. The teaching indicates that it's not only the physical act of killing that is condemned but the disregard for life in any form, including anger and slander. As stated, 'To hate is to be guilty of the sin of murder.' This understanding intensifies the commandment's intention, revealing God's standard and helping us see our need for grace in overcoming such sinfulness.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:17, Matthew 5:21-22

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