The Verse is forthright, words from Jesus’ Mouth in fact.

“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, RACA, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou FOOL, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Matthew 5:22

Do NOT call a man “raca.” In Greek it is literally spelled “raca,” though pronounced more like “rhak-ah,” accenting that second syllable. It means “empty,” and here the insinuation is “empty-headed!” One commentator suggests “blockhead.” (The noun “council” is “Sanhedrin,” the highest “court” in the land of Israel at that time.)

God, who created the human brain, does not take pleasure in anyone despising or mocking His work! Any man’s or woman’s brain, mind is a miracle!

Then our verse adds a warning about calling anyone a “fool.” (I suppose other than the people the Bible labels blatant “fools!” See Psalm 14:1, for example.)

The Greek here for “fool” is spelled “moros,” the very foundation for our English term “moron!” Clearly, the same principle applies as with “raca.”

God respects His work (including the human being) and does not allow it to be crassly, disrespectfully low-rated!

‘Hell fire” speaks for itself! It is obvious that the Lord assumes (trusts) that no real Chrisitan would ever use such language. Only sinners, candidates for Hell anyway, would peak such language!

Let us all be warned today!

Use terms for fellow-humans that build up, not tear down, God’s crowing act of Creation!

Yes, humans are special in God’s eyes.

We are NOT mere animals!

“Be careful little tongue what you say!”

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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