The command for us to not murder is an important one for all men and women to consider. It is easy to look at this as something we will never do. However, all of these have deeper meanings and further application than the literal words convey. This is clearly seen in Jesus’ expanding the commandment in Matthew 5:21-22. Here Jesus says that anyone who is angry with his brother has broken the commandment. This is not just a command against actual murder, but also those things that lead to murder and show no love for our fellow man. Consider your speech, your actions, your attitudes; do they lead to peace or strife?
