3. “What Do You Do More Than Others?” Matthew 5:47 More is expected from those that would be citizens of Christ’s kingdom. Christians should live their lives in accordance with a different, better, and higher standard than the world. Are we any different from those around us? Is our character better? Do we DO MORE than others?

4. Different to Make a Difference  The Salt of the Earth Matt. 5:13; Luke 14:34-35  The Light of the World Matt. 5:14-16 Philippians 2:15  The Fragrance of Christ 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

5. We Do The Same As Others By…  Retaliating and getting even  Fighting for our rights & refusing to seek any peaceful alternative  Refusing to do anymore than what is required of us  Not helping those in need  Loving those who love us  Greeting our friends only LUKE 6:32-36

6. Do More Than Others By…  Turning the other cheek I Peter 2:18-23; 3:9; Rom. 12:19  Surrendering your tunic and cloak I Corinthians 6:7; 9:12  Going the extra mile 2 Corinthians 8:1-5  Sharing with and helping others Galatians 6:10

7. Do More Than Others By… LLoving your enemies Luke 6:27, 35; Romans 5:10 BBlessing those who curse you 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 19:16-23 DDoing good to those who hate you Exodus 23:4-5; Romans 12:20-21 PPraying for those who mistreat you Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; I Timothy 2:1

8. What is our Goal in All of This?  Matthew 5:48 “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”  The goal of every Christian is perfection. This doesn’t mean only the sinless reside in the kingdom, but that we sinners are to constantly strive for sinlessness.  One way we strive for this perfection: By possessing the godly attitudes and character that will move us to do more than others!