Living in an Age of Rage
Dear Mosaic Family,
We live in a culture where anger is so common and so normal, it's accepted as normative. It's how things are, so obviously it's the way things should be. Mask wearers are angry with mask haters. Parents are angry with teachers. Teachers are angry with parents. The left is angry at the right for undermining democracy. The right is angry at the left for undermining democracy. Politicians are angry at each other. People are angry at politicians. Social media provides people with platforms to attack not just the arguments of their opponents, but their very humanity. People make careers out of character assassination.
In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus commands us to check out hearts for unrighteous anger. Jesus says “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire."
Jesus makes anger toward and hatred of another human being tantamount to murder. Anger is incipient murder. In this sense, we're all murderers. We've all killed others in our hearts. We've all wished a person or people didn't exist. In this sense, we all get away with murder. But there will be judgment in hell. Or there has been judgment on the cross. It all depends on if you repent of the sin of anger and hatred and turn to Jesus Christ. Then once you do, Jesus empowers you, by the power of the Holy Spirit to love even your enemies and pray for them.
With Love,
Pastor Jan
This Week's Announcements
Parent Commissioning Class
THIS Sunday, February 7th, 11:30 am
At Mosaic, we don't dedicate children. Instead we commission parents who have dedicated themselves to living gospel-centered lives in front of their children. Whether you've just had a child or your kids are older, we invite you to come join us for an informative session on Parent Commissioning. Learn more & sign up here.
Celebrate Baptism
THIS Sunday, February 7th, 12:45 pm
Baptism symbolizes a believer’s union with Jesus Christ, who laid down His life and took it up again for us, so that we too might walk in the newness of life. We would love for you to stay and celebrate baptism with us during the end of the second service! You can learn more about baptism at Mosaic here.
Mosaic Members' Meeting
Sunday, February 21st, 3:00 pm
If you are a covenant member of Mosaic or being voted into membership, please join us for our first quarterly meeting of 2021!
Giving Statements
If you donated to Mosaic Boston - Brookline during 2020, your annual giving statement has been sent via email and is also available for download here. Please contact admin@mosaicboston.com if you have any questions.
Songs for Sunday
If you would like to know what we'll be singing on Sunday, you can find the playlist here.
Reopening Process
For a full overview of our reopening process and the safety standards that we have in place, visit:
https://brookline.mosaicboston.com/covid-19.