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love your enemies

Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt4 of 4)

July 31, 2012 By ray

Examine your life. Have you taken the Law and changed it to suit your preferences? Take for example, this command to love your neighbors as yourself, which includes your enemies. There are some who have no enemies, which is hard to believe, but if you stay away from everyone and do your own thing, I guess it’s possible to not have any enemies.… Read more

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Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt3 of 4)

July 31, 2012 By ray

This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The moment you accept Christ, the grace of God comes into your life and you are justified, legally pronounced righteous before God in Christ. But, as you grow in grace, you are sanctified, changed as you abide with Christ. And over time, you become more “righteous.”… Read more

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Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt2 of 4)

July 31, 2012 By ray

Starting in v21-22, we have the first of six statements. Statement #1: v21-22 21 “YOU HAVE HEARD [meaning, here is the wrong interpretation] that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 BUT I TELL YOU [here’s the correct interpretation] that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.… Read more

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