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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