Sibling Rivalry

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. …

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?

If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.