Behave Yourself And Be a Person You Would Like to Know

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. ~ Matthew 5:21-24 NIV, Holy Bible (p. 2637). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. Raca comes from the Aramaic term reqa. The derogatory expression mean meant “empty-headed,” insinuating a person’s stupidity or inferiority. It was an offensive name used to show utter contempt for another person. Jesus warned that the use of such a word to describe someone was tantamount to murder, deserving of the severest punishment of the law. I told a person he was a misogynist once. He said the next time I saw him he had researched my contention and found the search did not confirm my contention. I wish I had not made the accusation At this point I choose to hold my accusations and try to understand the other person.