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A Proper Response

  1. Dealing with those who mistreat you (v. 38-42)
        - Who are some people in your life that mistreat you?
      A. Do not resist them (v. 39)
        - What are some scenarios in your life in which you often seek revenge?
          - Spouse
          - Children
          - Parents
          - Love for self will drive you to revenge
      B. Be generous to them (v. 40-42)
        - What are some opportunities you have to be generous to those who take advantage of you?
        - Romans 12: 14, 17, 19-21; 13:8-10
  2. Dealing with those who hate you (v. 43-48)
      - Who are some people in your life that hate you? 
      A. Love your enemies (v. 44-45)
        - What are some ways you can do good to your enemies?
          - Reconciliation
          - Engaging them
        - Remember God's response to us when we were His enemies (Romans 5:8)
        - "To return evil for good is devilish; to return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine."
      B. Loving only those who love you is not praiseworthy (v. 46-47)
        - How can you develop a love for those who do not love you?
          - Pray for them
          - Do good to them
          - Consider what God has done for you
        - Do not seek out self-righteousness; instead, seek the character of God (Lev 19:2)
  • What needs to grow or change in your pursuit of the character of God?
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Matthew 5:38-48
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