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“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?
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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
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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
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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
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Do More Than Others By… LLoving your enemies Luke 6:27, 35; Romans 5:10 BBlessing those who curse you 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 19:16-23 DDoing good to those who hate you Exodus 23:4-5; Romans 12:20-21 PPraying for those who mistreat you Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; I Timothy 2:1
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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!
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