Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Jesus has already pointed out that we are all guilty of selfish anger but we often feel like it's alright to hold onto it as long as it is internal and we don't act, or at least keep our angry acts to a minimum. But the person who holds a grudge and nurses an offense who faithful attends church, gives financially and never misses a bible study has not done enough good to offset the bad. Jesus says that person should work for reconciliation and come back to church later. To God, the anger that we have in our heart is more important than the outward show of religious practices that we might be able to maintain.
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