Matthew 5:21-26 The Heart of Murder – Matthew 5:21-22 #1: The Old Testament command (Matthew 5:21) #2: the radical righteousness required (Matthew 5:22) 2. The Practical Illustrations of Dealing with Anger – Matthew 5:23-26 Illustration #1: the priority of dealing with anger (Matthew 5:23-24) Illustration #2: the urgency of dealing with anger (Matthew 5:25-26)