This week, we continued in our Build My Life series, looking at what Jesus has to say about the dangers of anger in Matthew 5:21–26.

While anger is a God-given emotion and a way that we reflect being made in His image, it can also be a destructive issue in our hearts, leading us to devalue and dehumanize others.

For Jesus, anger and insult are taken seriously because every person carries God-given worth and dignity. Jesus calls His followers to embody this reality. The way of Jesus is not fueled by outrage, contempt, or self-righteousness. It is marked by humility, reconciliation, and love. God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love—and His people are called to reflect that same heart in the way they speak, think, and relate to others.