Love Your Enemies

Sermon on the Mount 10 of 16

Matthew 5:43-48

Introduction Matthew 5:38-42

Jesus Moves Us From Refusing Revenge To Actively Loving Our Enemies.

I. We Shrink The Circle Matthew 5:43; Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 25:21

II. Jesus Expands The Circle Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:18

A. Who Is My Enemy?

B. Love Does Not Eliminate Wisdom

III. Kingdom Love Is Something We Do 1 John 3:18; Luke 6:27-28, 35

IV. We Love Like Our Father Matthew 5:45

V. Kingdom Love Is Different Matthew 5:46-47

VI. The Goal Is Maturity Matthew 5:48; Genesis 1:26; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:29

VII. Love Is The Family ResemblanceJohn 13:34-35; Romans 5:10

Jesus Says: Love Them. Pray For Them. Seek Their Good.

Kingdom Step

Choose One Difficult Person And Pray For Them Every Day This Week.