“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you,what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." - Matthew 5:43-48
- When you hear the word "enemy", what or who comes to mind?
- These verses seem to be a continuation from Matthew 5:38-42, explain how Jesus takes the commands up a level in 43-48.
- Which parts of these verses are hard for you to live out in your life?
- If Christians lived this way, how would the world be different?
According to Jesus, 2011 Study Series • Copyright © 2011, Lake Avenue Church