II. Paul Repeats the Commands of Christ -- Luke 6:27-36
A. The Kind of Love that is pleasing to God:
B. The Kind of Love that is pleasing only to ourselves:
III. Seek to be a Peacemaker v. 18
A. If it be possible
B. As much as it depends on you.
IV. Do not Seek Revenge 19-20
Deut. 32:35 – “Vengeance is mine and recompense”.
Lev. 19:18 – “You shall not take vengeance nor bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”
Mat 5:43 -- Ye have heard it said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”
V. Actively do Good to those who would be your Enemy v. 20a
Mat 5:44 -- But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
VI. Heap Coals of Fire upon his Head v. 20b
VII. Do not allow the Enemy to Win 21
A Christian cannot hope to win a battle with the world by using the world's methods.
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
