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2 Matthew 5 43 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 "that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 "For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 "And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? 48 "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

3 “What Do You Do More Than Others?” (Matthew 5:47)

4 A Higher Standard For Christians: Exodus "eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 "burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

5 You Have Been Guilty of the Same Ecclesiastes 7 21 Also do not take to heart everything people say, Lest you hear your servant cursing you. 22 For many times, also, your own heart has known That even you have cursed others.

6 Do More: Do good to those who hate you. Romans Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

7 I.More Than Others (Mat. 5 :43-48) II.Jesus: The Great Leader, Our Eternal Example

8 1 Peter 2 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: Jesus: Our Great Example

9 Jesus Lived as an Example of This Teaching: Luke Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots.

10 Awesome Strength Under Control Matthew "Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?

11 I.More Than Others (Mat. 5 :43-48) II.Jesus: The Great Leader, Our Eternal Example III.What is the benefit of doing more than others?

12 If we behave like the world, how will others identify us as God’s children? Romans Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

13 I.More Than Others (Mat. 5 :43-48) II.Jesus: The Great Leader, Our Eternal Example III.What is the benefit of doing more than others? IV.How will you excel beyond what is expected of you by the world? What will you do more than others?

14 Will you do more? Luke 6 35 "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

15 Will your light be brighter than others? Matthew 5 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 "Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

16 Will you do more to rise above the standard? 1 John 3 15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 1 John 4 20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

17 Will you resist temptation to fight with your enemies more? Matthew 5 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

18 Will you show more strength/resolve? Proverbs Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly;

19 Will you do more to place God and others first? Matthew 6 33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Philippians 2 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

20 Will you do more to be transformed? Romans 12 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

21 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? John 5 24 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

22 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? John 8 24 "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

23 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? Luke 13 3 "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

24 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? Matthew "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 "But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

25 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? Mark "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

26 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? John "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. Revelation 2 10 "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

27 Will you do more than most? Will You accept the Bible for what it says? Galatians 6 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.