Main Point 

Jesus sets high standards with accountability and leads you into freedom and healthy relationships.  

Three Things to Check (Matthew 5:21-26) 

1. Harshness 
2. Priorities 
3. A Sense of Urgency 

Life Group Discussion Questions 

1. What have you learned about conflict resolution? (Ephesians 4:29-32) 
2. Why does Jesus refer to hell in these verses? (Matthew 5:21-22) 
3. Have you ever been hiding behind religion instead of bringing honesty into a relationship? (Matthew 5:23-24) 
4. How can you pursue peace in tense situations? (Matthew 5:25-26) 
5. Do you have any pet peeves or anger triggers? (Proverbs 12:18) 
6. How often do you live out these verses? (Matthew 18:15-17) 
7. How does Jesus want you to treat people and what relationships need to change now? (1 Peter 3:8-11)