Part 2: How To Love In Real Life

MASTERCLASS: THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

PART 2

Matthew 5:38-48

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world…” Matthew 5:13-14a (NIV)

1. ASK GOD TO HELP YOU LEARN TO PUT FORGIVENESS INTO ACTION.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”

Matthew 5:38-42 (NIV)

2. ASK GOD TO HELP YOU PRAY FOR ANYONE YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO LOVE.

“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.”

Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV)

• Agape –The love of God at work in a human heart.

“...The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”

Galatians 5:6b (NIV)

“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 5:46-48 (NIV)

• We are never more like Jesus than when we love our enemies.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/ podcast:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “How to Love Your Neighbor” (4 days)

• Blog and podcast: “Promise Keeper”