But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and minded to slay them.

'CUT TO THE HEART'-'The verb, originally, to saw asunder.. strong figure for exasperation.' (Vincent p. 471)

-(Acts 7:54). "touched..on the raw" (NEB).

'MINDED TO SLAY THEM'-as they had slain Jesus. 'Here we have not the pricking of the heart, Acts 2:37, which led to contrition and repentance, but the painful indignation and envy which found vent in seeking to rid themselves of the disciples as they had done to their Master.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 155) Things were getting really close to. "mob" mentality.

Point to Note:

Consider for. moment that it isn't enough to be "convicted" of your sins. You must also make the proper response when confronted. Will you lash out because your ego, feelings or "image" has been supposedly hurt? Or, will you own up to the real you?

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