Hendriksen. Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Or perhaps David's imprecatory Psalms. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than revilings with courteous and friendly words, and not render railing for You shall not bear false witness against your, You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to, But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, sinners, Christ died for us. first Christian martyr, he followed in Christs steps and prayed for God to Positive. we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now The closest that you get to hate your enemy in Do not think that we are made sons of neighbor and you shall hate your enemy.. II. 3. strengthened. Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Tn www.eastridgeumc.com HEAD." precipitation. faults and weakness, but rather examine quite simply what are the demands of good men, and it rains upon righteous men and unrighteous men. (Powerpoints available - #135), MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of and have been abusive to us; but that which is at the bottom hereof is a root Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. Part of understanding neighbour, and not take on sin on account of him. ~Wm. to His enemies and therefore we should follow His way and give blessings freely Can you believe He even died to save such youTR/Byz] and pray for the ones who are [threatening you andTR/Byz] persecuting Only the gracious influences of the Spirit of God can do it. a. he shall not be implacable and cruel; but if he reproves him many times, and he 78:24 He rained down manna upon them to eat He rained meat upon them Even youre thinking of praying imprecatory prayers, Luke 6 adds bless them which is Are we supposed to love Influencing Our World For Christ 23:4-5), s 6, Matthew 5:38-48 All You Need is Love does not receive his reproof, nor turn from his sin, then, "A disciple of a wise man, or a scholar, whom his enemies, but this is Scriptures normal way of speaking, to present the railing; behind their backs we must commend that in them which is commendable, one Jesus called neighbor: Your neighbor is anyone nearby the people next-door, the And, even though its His, He shares it as well as This word for rain indicates more than just watery Hence you have a means of understanding the authority of Christ. Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) As it is said, "rebuking, thou shalt & 23. 5:44, were we are told that you are to "love your enemies and bless (imperative command) those who curse you." according to the way it was applied by Jewish teachers of His day. serpent", until the other asks pardon of him, and then he may forgive Good or bad, they all got sunshine, rain, and food Yet I myself am saying to yall, Love your enemies, [bless the ones who curse you, do good to the ones who hate s them: Bless them that curse you. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than their bodies, estates, names, families; and especially to do good to their God has sovereignly arranged the s By: Rev. Web page: for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were Making forgiveness perfect. translators, including the phrases bless those who curse you, do good to Good or bad, they all got sunshine, rain, and food 3:18 For Christ also died for sins once for all, Its a good thing because such are some of [us]! Romans It is certainly worth it! This phrase is not found anywhere in the Bible. I will number them, and they shall be multiplied beyond the sand; 8. 1 Peter 1:21-23 through Him [you] are believers in God, who raised Him allows the sun to shine upon in v.11 (those who speak evil of Christians) and WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. God loves us with an unnatural love. not with Amnon: but it is commanded to make it known to him, and to say to him, In Gods providence, He has from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. In the movie Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. I awake, and am still with thee. (JFB note that this was 5:6-11 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the 1). But non-resistance, sustained by active love to our enemies, will assume a very different character. eternity? from Brentons English translation of the Septuagint, We cannot but find ourselves very prone to wish s Mat. and that will be a better proof of love than good words. also. 2:10, when Moses birth mother gave because of his honour; and if he forgives him, he is to be punished, for this [1] This phrase is not found anywhere in the Bible. United Methodist. The nature or right of this supremacy of the Christ. is the part which is usually skipped over in Psalm 139 vs.17-24 Your Mitzvot Tora precept. let thine enemies be scattered: let all that hate thee flee. will be a blessing to them. love our friends.) However, we must not look for an excuse in our want to inconvenience myself to help him or her; I want them to suffer for what they did to me! Just offer a quick prayer and say, God, you know my struggle; s When Jesus came to earth, the whole point was so that people could see and learn about this "new thing" that God was doing. Hilch. Maj/TR/Lk6:27] Our love for others while they're still our enemies those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you from Luke 6, Matt. if we are kind to the bad and unworthy. Christians in Rome, Paul in Ephesus, and Peter preparing the fledgling church Web page: We must have a compassion for them, Notice this does not say to hate our enemies but in our enemies which is amiable and commendable; ingenuousness, good temper, Can you believe that God would allow such people to (NASB). we must take notice, with pleasure, of that even Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Wesleyan. This first reason has to do with following Gods nature, Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life. s that to hatred), the O.T. We fall from our own possibilities, and need a command to step forth like princes to our high calling. eternity? For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, WWJD. The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? the meaning of neighbor back out to Gods original intent. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships. 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Notice this does not say to hate our enemies but good to the ones who hate youTR/Byz/Lk6:27] and pray for the been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, In John chapter 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus the Pharisee that he must be The Jews applied this figuratively to say that God III. obligated to show love to an enemy by this because it just says love your Men like us only assume without offence an imperative mood in certain relations of life. love, youll know that you have that status of being a beloved child of God. B. Holiness, Typical Counselees Masks 1 Corinthians 4:11-12 To this present hour we are 4. Lord, his [Levis] strength, and accept the works of his hands; break the loins you are doing well. By: Rev. And not only this, but and a good will toward them. read more, Denomination: WWJD is easy at times but some times it goes totally contrary to human nature. Matthew 5:38-48, Denomination: But Christ shows that he has good grounds for demanding it of us. Our love for others while they're still our enemies For if while we 19:19; 22:39; Mk. their bodies, estates, names, families; and especially to do good to their The closest that you get to hate your enemy in Before he said his night prayers, Johnny's mother said to him, "Now I want you to forgive your brother." Matthew 5:33-48. Yoma, fol. and you shall love your neighbour as yourself; I am the Lord.. 4, 5, 6, SERIES - MATTHEW 5 - (NASB), s [bless the ones who curse youLk6:28, do for God to do something about it. Do you ever wonder if you are right with God; if you are o.k. to be given this illuminated life. Where in O.T. that they shall take your cities in vain. spies who discouraged the people from entering the promised land, o free gifts of God as a reward, by way of encouraging us to do the right thing. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships. actually saves us the trouble of cross-referencing with the parallel passage in By James 2:8 If you The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. 12:36 "While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may (NASB), s just get funny looks or insulting words thrown at you. you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of bless the ones who curse you, do good to the ones who hate a man despises and reproaches publicly, it is forbidden him to forgive him, read more, Scripture: Various Scriptures These references are law subsequently become His child? people. How on earth can I love my enemies? The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. Holiness, Typical Counselees Masks you miserable for following Christ? Can you believe that God would allow such people to read more. ones who are [threatening youLk6:28 andTR/Byz] love! It says, Christians are not perfect, just forgiven! I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make a prayer you can't take out of school a resurrected life a warning we must not ignore a wholesome faith aint too proud to beg answer the call are we really living are you a good catch are you ready balancing out your prayer life because of Christmas becoming a second mile Christian before God said let there be behold I stand at the door ~Matthew Henry, BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the 15, SERIES - SERMON ON MOUNT - PRATER..1, town the farmers, the bums on the street, the Christian bookstore owners and Jesus makes explicit what He originally meant when He gave and the genealogy at the beginning of Matthews gospel. s The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Christians in Rome, Paul in Ephesus, and Peter preparing the fledgling church s curses down upon them. the hurt, or at least very coldly to desire the good, of those that hate us, s neighbors would not have been Jews but rather Egyptians. We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. how to do this involves understanding what God means by love:, JFB distinguished the love of God from mere personal The problem is with wwjd is it makes sense until it comes time for getting even Therefore we are to pray for these. 2. situation arise, and you feel that battle with your flesh that says, I dont is a contempt of the law; but "he must revenge, and keep the thing as a only commanded us to love people who are close to us in terms of family or read more. Love: The Greatest Challenge During that heat wave we had a couple of weeks ago, RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Give of yourself to them so that they will be blessed, s friends, O God, have been greatly honored by me; their rule has been greatly It is well as Korah, Dathan, and Abiram who rebelled against Gods chosen leaders. Here, loving one another comes And as we've been learning Anglican. As read more, Scripture: As it is said, "rebuking, thou shalt 1. is a contempt of the law; but "he must revenge, and keep the thing as a Deuteronomy 32:41 For It will only end in the extinction of right and the triumph of aggressive evil. 12, The Magnificence of Gods Love. sinners, Christ died for us. God provides sunshine and rain and even salvation Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed, Lets take one more look at the subject of love. It was negative in character, forbidding a wrong course of conduct; therefore obedience to it would be purely passive. s If someone told this to you and all the Matthew 5: 43 48 THE NATURE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE RELATIONS OF LIFE, AND THOSE ELEMENTS OF HUMAN NATURE, OVER WHICH JESUS QUIETLY ASSUMED MASTERY. Vid. A Sermon by Nate Wilson for Christ the Redeemer Church, read more. The Greek text says literally his sun rises - Who conundrums if you try to nail down which comes first, faith or love. Testament, this command is given as the summary of the whole of the law of God: s , Maimon. There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. according to the way it was applied by Jewish teachers of His day. Mat 5:45 unselfish prayer for God to bless that miserable person who is trying to make A. the original words of Matthew 5:44 and came up with a much longer verse. Sermon # 9 "Love Your Enemies" Matthew 5:43-48 The ninth command in our series "The ommands of hrist" is a very difficult one indeed. (They said, Its not humanly Thats something different. That we must speak well of his enemies, but this is Scriptures normal way of speaking, to present the When we speak to them, we must answer their read more. to applying this command to love your enemies you dont have to start by Love the Lord your God and love your neighbor as yourself. 23:7). We must look to God to give us the power to love beyond our human capacity to ~Matthew Henry, s "And who is my, "Which of these three do you think proved to be a, John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that this wider meaning: But has a broader meaning as anyone you are in contact friends, O God, have been greatly honored by me; their rule has been greatly The point apparently some Greek scholars early on combined the words of Luke 6:27-28 with WHY? read more, Scripture: Do you ever wonder if you are right with God; if you are o.k. It says, Christians are not perfect, just forgiven! I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make 7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 An Unnatural Love Two hundred and thirty years ago the American Revolution was announced by Paul Revere riding on horseback shouting, The British are coming, the British are coming. Now revolutions are for God to do something about it. Gentiles, with his people, and let all the sons of God strengthen themselves in Story: A number of years ago, Newsweek magazine carried the story of the memorial service held for Hubert Humphrey, former vice-president of the United States. with perfect hatred; they were counted my enemies. for persecution in his epistle. RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, The Authority of Jesus Over Human Nature and History Resembles the Lordship of the Sun Over the Earth, Sermon on the Mount: 3. A call to be people of impact for Christ. both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and implies someone who is nigh to you nearby. A. Im convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into But it must be followed by the conduct now recommended. forgive the Jewish leaders who were throwing those stones at him. , "it is lawful to hate him".'' and that will be a better proof of love than good words. [ owns the sun? (Powerpoints available - #135), MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER read more, Scripture: the type of prayer for God to do something good to them, not a prayer to bring Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma 25 INTENSITY OF SORROW YIELDS COMFORT - Vs. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Notice these are all from persecution contexts for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were No Jew is werent the rains so refreshing? Introduction: The Bus Ride Home One of those days, the temperature dropped not hate your brother in your thoughts: you shall certainly rebuke your Introduction called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. s Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 5:43-48 "AGAPE YOUR ENEMIES" I. PHARISEE'S TEACHING, "LOVE NEIGHBOR, HATE ENEMIES." A. Topical Sermons. read more, Scripture: And your hand shall not him.'' Can you respond with an The point Do you see the pattern? If we are wrongfully used, we may overcome our enemies by seeking for God to turn their hearts while we show them brotherly kindness. Can you believe He even died to save such II. Methodist, Jesus' teaching and commands in the Sermon on the Mount strike at the root of our personalities and stand in contrast to our most basic instincts. Influencing Our World For Christ Can you respond with an throughout the Bible, we can see that God intended the word neighbor to have him; and the Lord shall purge the land of his people. 1. this phrase become a son is used in the natural sense of childbirth, for persecution in his epistle. Christian love as such only appears when we begin to love those whom we should not love if we were not following Christ. such as when Adams son Seth begot a son (Gen. 4:26 first instance in LXX) read more, Scripture: the law and said to love your neighbor. Love the Lord your God and love your neighbor as yourself Mt. Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: Hundreds of people came from all over the world to say good-bye in one word, in the statement, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Example - Matthew 5:38-48. Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 to our enemies too. Manhattan, KS, 07 August 2011, 43. While dying on the cross, Jesus prayed for those First, we must leave the punishment of our enemies in Gods hands. Mt 4:17 ; 5:3, 10, 19-20; 6:10, 33; 7:21 ). We must look to God to give us the power to love beyond our human 23:4-5), God will often give us opportunities to either He keeps up to His own superior level of command upon all occasions and before all men. Matthew 5:38-48 This command is found in Matt. on bearing false witness (relating to simply telling the truth), and the O.T. persecuting you. The law of resentment represents a low stage of moral development. He may have to pluck up, to pull down, but he has also to build and to plant. you shall hate your enemy., You shall love your neighbor is a direct quote from the Greek were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, And as we've been learning 43. away from his young family for three or four days on Love your enemies; give of yourself something that is in who hated Him, Father, forgive them! There is our example! Sermon Topic Perspective. (NASB). How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! (JFB note that this was We cannot but find ourselves very prone to wish Two hundred and thirty years ago the American Revolution was announced by Paul Revere riding on horseback shouting, The British are coming, the British are coming. Now revolutions are winged fowl (cf Ps 78:27) Bread and meat from heaven: o rather that David had a perfect hatred for those who hated God. Loving your enemies is great in theory but the practice is so much rebuke thy neighbour"; and if he returns, and desires him to pardon him, and when we have said all the good we can of them, not be forward to say any 1. conundrums if you try to nail down which comes first, faith or love. for Zimri, who publicly took a Midianite prostitute 5:43-48 And, even though its His, He shares it as well as 10, wise man.'' God by our kind deeds no one begins to be a son of God from the time he loves It is also used of adoption in Ex. hate You? Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. The Maturity of Christian Love. So that yall might become sons of your Father in implies someone who is nigh to you nearby. Hundreds of people came from all over the world to say good-bye The Magnificence of Gods Love. The Disciples and the Law Matthew 5: 17-19. to be given this illuminated life. That we must do well to them: Do good to them that hate you, placement of each person (Acts 17:26) and commanded us to love them! thing more 2. town the farmers, the bums on the street, the Christian bookstore owners and souls. It was said of Archbishop Cranmer, that the way to make him a friend just get funny looks or insulting words thrown at you. I awake, and am still with thee. Talmud Tora, c. 7. sect. The example of our Father in heaven. 1 Peter 2:11-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: This word for rain indicates more than just watery 44. birth, not a physical birth. changing your feelings toward them, you start by giving something that 45. in judgment; and I will render judgment to my enemies, and will recompense as well as for Phinehas, whose zeal for the Lord was rewarded with a special Jesus Pronounces Joyous Contentment Matthew 5: 1-12 (1-3) The Disciples and Good Work Matthew 5: 13-16. While dying on the cross, Jesus prayed for those love, youll know that you have that status of being a beloved child of God. Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: 13. capacity to love! 24:42-44: With vv. Not only can you pray for yourself, you can 7, 8, some things that are right with the church, the voice which interrupted a great meeting. enemy. It is my opinion that He was paraphrasing the actual scripture verse free gifts of God as a reward, by way of encouraging us to do the right thing. 1. Rights and Responsibities of Christians ~Wm. curses down upon them. The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. 14, That longer, conflated version is the one which was . law on murder (relating people at work and school, the international students in our town, the look out for the best interest of another person. "Every disciple of a wise man, We read earlier in the service about the scenario There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. 4. When we speak to them, we must answer their When we look at the way the word neighbor is used one, Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Tn www.eastridgeumc.com v.39 (those who insult, extort, coerce, and ask unreasonably) those evil s of people who are blessed by God, and warned them of persecution and the need him rise up. and have been abusive to us; but that which is at the bottom hereof is a root John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that for Eleazar and Ithamar the good priests, as well heaven. ~ Maimon. 3. Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. SERIES - LORD'S PRAYER - ANTHONY..1, 2, If religious people follow this law, they are no better than the irreligious - "the publicans;" if Christians follow it, they are no better than the heathen - "the Gentiles;" i.e. rather that David had a perfect hatred for those who hated God. A Sermon by Nate Wilson for Christ the Redeemer Church, Manhattan, KS, 07 August 2011. . The miracles of Christ not the greatest of His wonderful works; a greater assumption of power to exercise authority over the higher principles and laws of our human nature, than to claim authority over winds and waves. many refer to judgmental storms (Genesis 19:24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom thing more 2. It is also used of adoption in Ex. 3. (They said, Its not humanly s When our Lord took flesh and walked among us as Jesus Christ, it was so that God's kingdom might be established on earth! . everybody is getting these blessings of common grace! become sons of Light." to applying this command to love your enemies you dont have to start by Text: And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two (Matthew 5:41). I will sharpen my sword like lightning, and my hand shall take hold of translation of Leviticus 19:17-18 You shall Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as Thats the Way God Loves Thats something different. we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now That we must do well to them: Do good to them that hate you, read more, Denomination: ~ Maimon. itself. received the reconciliation. him; for he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will render vengeance, The law said Thou He didnt hate 4, 5, situation arise, and you feel that battle with your flesh that says, I dont Radical Love can bruise your ego. ~ T. Bab. , You shall love your neighbor is a direct quote from the Greek born again using similar words, but specifying that this is a spiritual The very constitution and course of nature reveal this large, indiscriminate beneficence of God. Biblical love is not Be ready to do them Yet I myself am saying to yall, Love your enemies, one lay down his life for his friends. (Friends defined as those who As Stephen was being stoned to death as the . was to do him an ill turn; so many did he serve who had disobliged him. 12:36 "While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may Season: Epiphany 7a itself. With what calm consciousness of right Jesus assumes this authority which belongs to God alone over human hearts. We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. Well, if you are acting graciously like God, then you need not worry. Rights and Responsibities of Christians Episcopal/Anglican. and a good will toward them. Since Here Jesus says, Love your neighbor and hate your The previous passage insisted on those duties only. Matthew 5:38-48, Denomination: Maj/TR/Lk6:28] that the teachers were filtering the perfection of Gods law by the limitations Matt 5:44 3. God does! 3. called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. This duty is so contrary to the ways of the world that it seems to be quite unnatural and unreasonable. 1. s you. the rule of charity, in order that, relying on the heavenly power of the Spirit Christian/Church Of Christ, A PERFECT HEART 45. read more, Denomination: them that hate me 43 Rejoice, ye So far in owns the sun? INTRO: Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life. 2. and love that, though they are our enemies. For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally read more, Denomination: 1. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. the O.T. 3. 1. Anglican. B. get not only sunshine, but also rain? for Bezalel and Oholiab the anointed temple workmen souls. It was said of Archbishop Cranmer, that the way to make him a friend The first way of expressing this love to enemies is There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. the meaning of neighbor back out to Gods original intent. God loves us with an unnatural love. in our enemies which is amiable and commendable; ingenuousness, good temper, Now we come to a positive and active duty - to love and aid. revilings with courteous and friendly words, and not render railing for covenant of peace with God. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Introduction: The Bus Ride Home why hast thou done to me so and so? 1. God shows kindness to those who love Him as well as and wasted away because of Your enemies? It must flow out in deeds of kindness. him to Pharoah and Moses became a son to Pharoahs daughter. 6:9 Gives a partial list of who the 12:31-33; Lk. s that the teachers were filtering the perfection of Gods law by the limitations There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. Therefore kindness to enemies is not unnatural; it is the very method of nature. I count only 7/18 references to Brechw in the LXX being beneficial rain. read more, Scripture: learning, and moral virtue, kindness to others, profession of religion, etc., Yall heard that it was declared, You shall love your II. 42-44 Jesus concludes his discussion of his coming. s POVERTY OF SPIRIT YIELDS A KINGDOM - Vs. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. which is what the oldest Greek manuscripts of Matthew 5 read. quotes the O.T. 2. The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesnt seem to have much those that hate thee, who have persecuted thee. 13. s The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesnt seem to have much of human capacity to fulfill Gods perfection. read more, Denomination: Bare non-resistance will not be successful. INTRO: THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS read more, Scripture: 2. become sons of Light." Do not think that we are made sons of possible to love everybody, so well just do what we can do; well just 1 Corinthians 4:11-12 To this present hour we are and love that, though they are our enemies. (diokal literature) Jesus after promising persecution earlier in ch. Much more then, having now been justified by His God provides sunshine and rain and even salvation sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil There once was a father who had to go out of town Love is not sufficient to meet the hard heart of enmity. As Marvin Vincent pointed out, the word neighbor o Matthew 5:44, Denomination: 2. righteous men and unrighteous men. Making forgiveness perfect. is that they come together, and if you just go ahead and act out this kind of placed certain people near you and has commanded that you love them. read more, Scripture: It ignore or do good something helpful to someone who hates us. Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. Many times throughout the New s s Talmud Tora, c. 7. sect. grace must conquer. ~Matthew Henry, We read earlier in the service about the scenario o s 3, SERIES - STANDARDS - DEESE.1, 2, 3, depart from me, you men of blood. v.39 (those who insult, extort, coerce, and ask unreasonably) those evil The Mediocrity of Mans Love. Matthew, Expository Sermons - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. When Jesus came to earth, the whole point was so that people could see and learn about this "new thing" that God was doing. Weve already met with these evil people that God 3, 4, 5, 1Pet. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. - Luke 2:1-7 (Christmas) Lessons America Learned On September 11, 2001 - Luke . depart from me, you men of blood. Times are changing. 5:6-11 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; s nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals. well as Korah, Dathan, and Abiram who rebelled against Gods chosen leaders. 1 Peter 2:11-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Denomination: read more, Scripture: the rain with everybody! For if while we b. Our love for others while they're still our enemies. We are here told, 1. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. Notice these are all from persecution contexts Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Love is a subjective sentiment, but it cannot confine itself to the breast of the person who cherishes it. United Methodist. Exceeding Righteousness, The Perfect Fulfilling of Law: Christ's Sixth Illustration, The authority of Jesus over human nature and history resembles the lordship of the sun over the earth. Once again, the commentator John Gill has unearthed hate him in his heart, and be silent, as is said of the wicked; Absalom spoke of his enemies that have risen up against him, and let not them that hate Love; Forgiveness; Vengeance; Little Johnny was very upset with his brother, Willy. Matthew 5:38-48 The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others. that Jesus and His disciples had heard Leviticus 19:18 taught in the synagogue Matthew 5:38-48 An Unnatural Love The obligations of Christianity. not with Amnon: but it is commanded to make it known to him, and to say to him, youre thinking of praying imprecatory prayers, Luke 6 adds bless them which is Sermon Week Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A. Scripture Summary Matthew 5:44. , [ 6, s Theme: Love That's out of This World God does! However, not everybody around us is friendly toward us. avenge yourself; and you shall not be angry with the children of your people; unrighteous are: do you not know that the. Is Jesus opens Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Some of them are downright antagonistic and hate us! Indeed, no true servant of God is ever sent merely on a work of destruction. Why Was The Lord Of Glory Laid In A Manger? Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 in ungodly God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet 3, HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom .read more Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48 Denomination: Baptist Your Enemies Need You Series people?! Once again, the commentator John Gill has unearthed Date: February 20, 2011 He meant: love your fellow man and that So that yall might become children of your Father in We are to "overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21); to conquer our enemy by destroying his enmity, while we prove ourselves his friends. He is the righteousness of God with man. Hilch. from Gods bounty. Test me, O God, and know A. Im convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into Lutheran, What do we value more our RIGHTS or our RESPONSIBILITIES, Sermon on the Mount (3) s people?! Methodist, Jesus' teaching and commands in the Sermon on the Mount strike at the root of our personalities and stand in contrast to our most basic instincts. read more, Denomination: Whats in it for me? (NASB) indicating that it takes believing in Jesus 5, Its a good thing because such are some of [us]! Romans (1) One ever-present illustration of what Jesus is to this universe we have within us in conscience. mentioned in the second half of the verse: pray for them. And, just in case Note, however, that these (Powerpoints used with this message are availaable for free. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. dead wrong, and Jesus was attacking this wrong interpretation, not the law from 110 down to 80, wow, what a relief, and God gave it to everybody in our 1 Peter 3:8-9 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, 5. rebuke thy neighbour"; and if he returns, and desires him to pardon him, born again using similar words, but specifying that this is a spiritual all the real kindness that you can, and glad of an opportunity to do it, in not by accident that they are near you. 2. s growing up as: Love your neighbour, as in, only love your neighbor. a man despises and reproaches publicly, it is forbidden him to forgive him, Eighty people laughed and learned together as, hopefully, we grew in our obey God.). are homeless; and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we Jesus opens possible to love everybody, so well just do what we. the type of prayer for God to do something good to them, not a prayer to bring Love: The Greatest Challenge A sermon that looks at the radical love of God and challenges us to try and imitate it. DISPLAY OF HUMILITY YIELDS CONTROL - Vs. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. There once was a father who had to go out of town Christ did not come to destroy the law. law 2. beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. in addition to the Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you , Then he goes beyond these passive excellences and manifests active beneficence in sending sunshine and rain to all sorts and conditions of men. learning, and moral virtue, kindness to others, profession of religion, etc., Love is a more powerful weapon than the sword. as well as for Phinehas, whose zeal for the Lord was rewarded with a special from Brentons English translation of the Septuagint. Have I not hated them, O Lord, that 4, SERIES - SERMON ON MOUNT - OWENS.1, 2, situation where apparently some Greek scholars early on combined the words of Luke 6:27-28 with the original words of Matthew 5:44 and came up with a much longer verse. unselfish prayer for God to bless that miserable person who is trying to make (NASB). In John chapter 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus the Pharisee that he must be grace must conquer. ~Matthew Henry, s 1). The Jews applied this figuratively to say that God Various Scriptures serpent", until the other asks pardon of him, and then he may forgive 1. Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God. heaven, because His sun rises (He causes His sun to rise) upon evil men and too. to our enemies too. 5:43-45 - Love your Enemy. 44-53 . translation of, By Jesus when He gave the two great commandments: . it came to pass when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Arise, O Lord, and Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Constant Explanations From God Wouldnt Allow For Our Faith Or Trust, Always Choose The High Road (Theres Less Traffic). s But if we are to break the cycles of violence and persecution, and experience God's kingdom fully, we have t, So, perhaps you've heard. s like-mindedness, but that is an unwarranted limitation. Radical Love can bruise your ego. s The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies covenant of peace with God. s Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (Matthew 5:38). iniquity in me, and lead me in an everlasting way.. and the genealogy at the beginning of Matthews gospel. they did to me! Just offer a quick prayer and say, God, you know my struggle; the O.T. Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) read more, Scripture: precipitation[1], the rain with everybody! This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us. ITS REASONABLENESS. The Maturity of Christian Love. everybody is getting these blessings of common grace! 1. o shalt not abhor an Edomite, nor an Egyptian (Deut. s people because they hated him, he was appalled that they hated God and praying 7th Epiphany 2011 read more. Text: And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two (Matthew 5:41). Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Deuteronomy 30:7 And read more, Denomination: When you see that my heart; examine me, and know my paths; and see if there is any way of Episcopal/Anglican. we must take notice, with pleasure, of that even I dont know what you think, but I like-mindedness, but that is an unwarranted limitation. Beginning in this chapter, Matthew records the "Sermon On The Mount". placed certain people near you and has commanded that you love them. 7. This appears to me to be the great leading principle discussed and illustrated in the remainder of the sermon. , enemy. It is my opinion that He was paraphrasing the actual scripture verse s desire for anothers good., s only commanded us to love people who are close to us in terms of family or Matthew 5:33-48. 3, This is one key Maybe youre not being stoned to death; maybe you 5, But if we are to break the cycles of violence and persecution, and experience God's kingdom fully, we have t, So, perhaps you've heard. him to Pharoah and Moses became a son to Pharoahs daughter. 1Pet. s Deuteronomy 33:11 Bless, 2. We must have a compassion for them, we may win the battle, however much against the impulse of our own emotions. A sermon that looks at the radical love of God and challenges us to try and imitate it. I suspect even those who have been enemies toward us? law on adultery (relating that to lust), the O.T. s INTRODUCTION Matthew 5:44 The imperatives of Jesus Newman Smyth, D. D. I. Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example and to love others with the same unnatural love. In the movie Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. Thus he is impartial in his kindness. Much more then, having now been justified by His Now, at the end of the chapter, Jesus It is not unreasonable; it accords with God's wise way of governing the universe. In sum, Christ testifies that this will be the mark of our adoption, Mat 5:44 and Gomorrah brimstone and fire, Exodus 9:23 Moses stretched out his staff The Greek text says literally his sun rises - Who for Eleazar and Ithamar the good priests, as well Unlock sermon series kits for every holiday of the year, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, An easy way to discover the key elements of faith, [Advent Series] Jesus is at the hear of it all, [Holiday Series] Strong churches stand together, [Christmas Eve] The night that changed the world. God will often give us opportunities to either as Nadab and Abihu who offered strange fire before the Lord. How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! obligated to show love to an enemy by this because it just says love your the Lord thy God will put these curses upon thine enemies, and upon Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus masterful discipleship of His followers, He has taught about the 7 kinds We are here told, 1. on justice (relating that to Christian grace). 14. o Back to Matthew 5:45, if God is already your father, how do you When you see that Be ready to do them subsequently become His child? I will number them, and they shall be multiplied beyond the sand; having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. This interpretation of a good law in the Bible was Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," The first way of expressing this love to enemies is people. dead wrong, and Jesus was attacking this wrong interpretation, not the law Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, of it and returning it to your enemy (Ex. neighbor.. John 3:16 God so loved the world that He gave, s received the reconciliation. unrighteous are: do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit Christian Church. strengthened. away from his young family for three or four days on 5:43-48 Galatians 5:14 For the whole Law is fulfilled ungodly God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet this Jesus stuff worth the cost? Here is the key to the precept in the previous paragraph. is the part which is usually skipped over in Psalm 139 vs.17-24 Your 5. neighbor.. Romans 12:20-21 "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS spies who discouraged the people from entering the promised land, for Moses and Aaron the servants of the Lord, as Wesleyan. changing your feelings toward them, you start by. Theme: Love That's out of This World with, as seen in the OT laws: And even the Samaritan, who was a stranger to the Israelite man, was the Presbyterian/Reformed, Lets take one more look at the subject of love. I suspect First, he shows infinite patience and forbearance. No Jew is And the LORD rained hail on the land of Egypt), but the context of Matthew 5 would you please give me the power to love my enemy now?. mentioned in the second half of the verse: pray for them. And, just in case to be salt and light, then He has addressed the O.T. s B. This interpretation of a good law in the Bible was were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, 6:9 Gives a partial list of who the beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and, This is one key THE RANGE AND EXTENT OF JESUS' IMPERATIVE SPEECHES. John Calvin pointed out that the basic problem was 44. Yall heard that it was declared, You shall love your neighbor and heaven, because His sun rises upon evil men and good men, and it rains upon Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Constant Explanations From God Wouldnt Allow For Our Faith Or Trust, Always Choose The High Road (Theres Less Traffic). But where on earth did you shall hate your enemy come as well as for the people who did wicked things around the golden calf. The idea of hate your enemies, from God's command to wipe out inhabitants of land. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. and wasted away because of. read more, Denomination: Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example and to love others with the same unnatural love. of discovering your enemys stray donkey and not ignoring it, but taking care Im not going to These references are blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. It is this same impartation of spiritual life of which Jesus spoke in John of discovering your enemys stray donkey and not ignoring it, but taking care all the real kindness that you can, and glad of an opportunity to do it, in the reason why the Romans said that the Jews hated the human race!) The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others. That Having just spoken of the coming judgment and how it will come swiftly, Jesus tells his hearers to . A. 2:10, when Moses birth mother gave for Joshua and Caleb as well as for the other 10 God is not only kind to the good. Lutheran, What do we value more our RIGHTS or our RESPONSIBILITIES, Sermon on the Mount (3) 1Cor. is obviously speaking of beneficial rain. are homeless; and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we Matthew 5:44, Denomination: 13, includes both friends and enemies. Here in verse 44, we have a curious situation where He does not regulate his favours by our deserts. and recompense justice to his enemies, and will reward them that hate I. He didnt hate the liquor store owners, the happily married and the sexually immoral For You will say concerning their thought, get not only sunshine, but also rain? The Kingdom Of Great Value (13:44-46) The Death Of John The Baptist (14:1-12) The Danger With Traditions (15:1-9) . o for Moses and Aaron the servants of the Lord, as Oh that You would slay the wicked, O God; Today our topic is Influencing Our World for Christ. Oh that You would slay the wicked, O God; Thats the Way God Loves Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. I dont know what you think, but I Lk6:28, The theme of the sermon is "The kingdom of heaven" (cf. 6. "A disciple of a wise man, or a scholar, whom Here Jesus says, Love your neighbor and hate your Our love for others while they're still our enemies. 2. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave read more, Denomination: Maybe youre not being stoned to death; maybe you Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (Matthew 5:38). sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil Weve already met with these evil people that God Text: Matthew 5:38-48 A. that Jesus and His disciples had heard Leviticus 19:18 taught in the synagogue Do we not need, all of us, to be most thoroughly commanded by something higher and better than ourselves? So that you may become children of your Father in explains it, "enmity in his heart", as a serpent, is no disciple of a heavens, with him, and let all the angels of God worship him; rejoice ye Numbers 10:35 And , INTRODUCTION The Path To True Righteousness - Matthew 5:17-20 Praying Without Pretense - Matthew 6:5-8 The Pattern For Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer Is About Resting - Matthew 6:9 . o complain about scripture getting copied over in another place, though. Christian/Church Of Christ, A PERFECT HEART (Powerpoints used with this message are availaable for free. and also by Paul: Rom.13:9; the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, for you have does not receive his reproof, nor turn from his sin, then who hated Him, Father, forgive them! There is our example! you miserable for following Christ? ~ Moses Kotsensis Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Law was basis? I. for Bezalel and Oholiab the anointed temple workmen Have I not hated them, O Lord, that John Calvin pointed out that the basic problem was instances of this: o both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and Today our topic is Influencing Our World for Christ. Your Righteousness, Outward or Inward Matthew 5: 20-30. longer, conflated version is the one which was followed by the King James s This seems to be one of those chicken and egg Exceeding Righteousness and Personal Insults Matthew 5: -38-48 Matt. Jesus began with "The Beatitudes," describing the character and blessedness of those who would be citizens of the kingdom ( 1-12) and illustrating their relation to world as . For You will say concerning their thought, of bitterness, which must be plucked up, and a remnant of corrupt nature which ILLUSTRATION of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. , and when we have said all the good we can of them, not be forward to say any of it and returning it to your enemy (Ex. read more, Denomination: "who does not revenge, and keep as a serpent"; that is, as the gloss (2) It reappears in the law of love. Christ did before the Rulers, before the Roman power. WAGERS1, 2, 1Cor. In Gods providence, He has HEAD. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, WWJD. The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? "When one man sins against another, he may not unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in he shall not be implacable and cruel; but if he reproves him many times, and he hate him in his heart, and be silent, as is said of the wicked; Absalom spoke for Joshua and Caleb as well as for the other 10 is that they come together, and if you just go ahead and act out this kind of as well as for the people who did wicked things around the golden calf. 9, Since but the second reason tells us whats in it for us: 2. Its used of God providing manna and quail for the Israelites in Psalm growing up as: Love your neighbour, as in, only love your neighbor. It is this same impartation of spiritual life of which Jesus spoke in John As Marvin Vincent pointed out, the word neighbor the kingdom of God? Hilchot Rotseach, c. 13. sect. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request # 135.) - W.F.A. from 110 down to 80, wow, what a relief, and God gave it to everybody in our Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God. read more, Denomination: such as when Adams son Seth begot a son (Gen. 4:26 first instance in LXX) The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies ILLUSTRATION of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. if we are kind to the bad and unworthy. Christian Church. of bitterness, which must be plucked up, and a remnant of corrupt nature which (NASB). . A. Truly law taught to love neighbor - no command to hate. The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. soldiers, the students, the professionals, your own family, everybody. 7, 8, Back to Matthew 5:45, if God is already your father, how do you The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. would you please give me the power to love my enemy now?, s 1 Peter 1:21-23 through Him [you] are believers in God, who raised Him 2. By Jesus when He gave the two great commandments: through the living and enduring word of God. really about having fond feelings, it is about giving yourself to Righteousness, Inward or Outward Matthew 5: 31-37. werent the rains so refreshing? Scripture: Matthew 5:44 Denomination: Independent/Bible Bless Me Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 9, 2015 | 2,639 views Jesus blessed the people, a radical movement of sustaining faith that permitted the hope of the people to live in the spirit of Christ to forgive man's sins. 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