Date: July 26, 2020

Bible Text: Matthew 5:38-44 |

Series:

Our main passage is from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:38-44).  In this passage Jesus lays out how a disciple of Jesus responds to the wrongs that have been committed against them.

38 “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’  39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.  40 If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. 41 If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. 42 Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

  • Jesus said, if you have been wronged, don’t work to get revenge.
  • Don’t be vindictive or unforgiving.
  • When you get the short end of the relationship, we are called to love.

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