FROM THE HOLINESS REVIVAL MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE DESK BE AT PEACE WILL ALL MEN

TEXT: MATTHEW 5:21-2621 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

Pastor Paul Rika

International Director of Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide

"HOREMOW is like a large body of water coming with great force washing away all debris, shedding dead weight, and riding off all impurities from among the churches today. The great force carries along the genuine children of God from all over the world and from all denominations and nationalities onto the narrow way to be rapture ready and to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ This is the last move of God on earth, and, Holiness Revival Movement is the Last Ark of our generation Some say, "Is this the only place people can worship?" Indeed, such a drastic measure would perplex the world. But, Jesus said, "My children know my voice "

Our text reveals the mind of God and the verdict of heaven on anger and other sins that anger produces such as hatred, malice, revenge, strife, contention, injustice, violence, slander, backbiting, provocation, murmuring, division, conspiracy, mischief, cruelty, oppression, obstinacy and murder. Anger is an evil root that produces evil fruit in one's life. Anger affects our relationship with our neighbours negatively. Reconciliation becomes necessary before God can accept our gift, service or worship.

Our Lord who knows the meaning and requirements of God's law more than all religious teachers in all generations declares this truth. Strained relationship with man hinders intimate relationship with God.

The Pharisees were only committed to external acts of worship; they were not concerned about the state of their hearts. To some people the internal state of mind and attitude towards their fellowmen are not considered as essential to their ministry and worship of God. While their hearts burned with the fire of anger and hatred they continue with their external acts of worship. While they are under the heavy burden of judgment and condemnation for contempt and conspiracy against Christ they continued with their external acts of worship.

If anyone worships God with zeal and great commitment, yet with anger, hatred and malice in the heart, our Lord has declared his worship to be worthless and his religion vain. It is more desirable to have the heart right with God and man than to perform mere outward acts of worship. If, therefore, a man has gone so far as to bring his gift to the very altar, and should remember that anyone has anything against him, it is his duty to leave his offering there and go and be reconciled with his brother.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

The wrath of man does not work God's righteousness.