If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,
The sixth commandment forbids killing directly or indirectly, and protects life itself. But Christ expands it far beyond mere murder: anger without cause, contempt, harsh words, all violate the law's true intent and spiritual depth.
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Commenting on Matthew 5:21-26
The Pharisees cared only for outward ritual; Christ cares for the heart. No offering, however well performed, will please God while you harbor malice against those you have injured. You must seek them out and be reconciled.
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When you come to offer your gift and remember you have offended your brother by angry passion or reproachful words, leave your sacrifice and go make peace first. Christ extends what the Jews limited to stolen goods to every sort of offense.
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