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Love for Enemies

Jeff Abrams
06/01/16 - Wednesday Summer Series

Series: Summer Series 2016

Matthew 5:43-44; 38-42; 45-48

How are we to treat others who mistreat us? 

Mat. 5:38-39 - Resist retaliation! 

1. One who slaps you
2. One who takes your coat
3. One who makes you walk a mile
4. One who asks of you

Mat. 5:40 - Don't fall in love with your rights!

Mat. 5:41 - Do what is expected, and then some!

Mat. 5:42 - Give, not irresponsible stewardship, but as they have need!

Mat. 5:43-44 - Love your enemies!

• What is love?  To bless, to do good, to pray for them.  Luke 6:27; Prov. 25:11
• The #1 key is prayer!  It is difficult to hate those for whom we pray!
• Why?  We are trying to be like God, like the Son of God!

Mat. 5:45-48 - How do we look like Jesus?  We take the Sword of the Spirit and whittle away anything that doesn't look like Jesus!

Mat. 5:44 - One of the most difficult passages in the Bible!