Matthew 5:44 - Pray for Those Who Persecute You
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"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
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But I tell you not to oppose an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn your other cheek to him as well.
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If someone wants to sue you in order to take your shirt, let him have your coat too.
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If someone forces you to go one mile, go two miles with him.
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Give to everyone who asks you for something. Don't turn anyone away who wants to borrow something from you.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.'
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But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
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In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.
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If you love those who love you, do you deserve a reward? Even the tax collectors do that!
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Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!
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That is why you must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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Matthew 5:38-48 Study Resources
Sermons
Christians, Justice, and Love, Part 2
Stuart and Jill Briscoe
The law is not to be taken into our own hands for we must submit to the governing authorities. In this message, Charles teaches about how being driven by love and generosity, we can live godly lives in our contemporary but alien world.
Christians, Justice, and Love, Part 1
Stuart and Jill Briscoe
The law is not to be taken into our own hands for we must submit to the governing authorities. In this message, Charles teaches about how being driven by love and generosity, we can live godly lives in our contemporary but alien world.
Knocking on Heaven's Door
Jack Graham
Today, on PowerPoint, we are still in midst of messages focusing on the words from Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount as He taught us to pray. Pastor Jack Graham leads us through a wonderful message showing us how the Lord’s Prayer is an outline upon which we can hang our thoughts and express our needs to God.
Seeking God's Glory
Jack Graham
Pastor Jack Graham continues his messages from the Sermon on the Mount today. Join us for this study on prayer that shows us that prayer isn’t only about asking, but it is also seeking and knocking. Everyone who asks and seeks and knocks will discover the presence and the power of God for their lives.
Asking in Jesus' Name
Jack Graham
Thank you for joining us on PowerPoint today. Pastor Jack Graham brings a powerful message from the book of Matthew that shows us how God is empowering us and His kingdom on earth to pray the Jesus way.
Giving Your Best
Jack Graham
Today, on PowerPoint, we return again to The Sermon on the Mount with the message “Giving Your Best.” Pastor Jack Graham helps us to discover how to love people the Jesus way. Tune in for what could be the greatest spiritual lesson that you’ve ever learned.
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