INTRODUCTION
We preach a Kingdom
that is not of this world. (John 18:36-37)
We live our lives as
citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven with our
values, choices
and lifestyle modeled and commanded by
Christ.
(Philippians 3:7-8)
We live like Christ,
because He lives in us. (John 15:4-5)
I. The Kingdom Citizens' Response to Evil People: (5:38-42)
A. "You
have heard it was said...
B. Political
Level
C. Personal
Level
1. "But I say to you, do not resist
an evil person"
2. Jesus examples of living these Kingdom
standards:
"whoever
slaps you on your right cheek..."
"If
anyone wants to sue you for your shirt..."
"whoever
forces you to go one mile..."
"to
him who asks of you...or wants to borrow from you.."
3. Non-resistance is not enough!
II. The Kingdom Citizens' Response to Enemies: (5:43-44)
A. "You
have heard that it was said..."
B. Children of
God the Father love like this:
1. "love your enemies"
2. "pray for those who persecute
you"
III. The Kingdom Citizens' Response to Living in Two Kingdoms: (5:45-48)
A. It's all
about "breeding" and the way you are raised.
B. Be different
C. Be like your
Heavenly Father
CONCLUSION: How do our enemies become our neighbors?
-- Acknowledge
your personal death
-- Depend on
Christ for your new identity
-- Relinquish
your loopholes and expansion statements
-- Extinguish
your mechanical genuflection
-- Flame the
fire of Christ's Spirit in you
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