Episode 351 - Show Notes:
- Jesus tells us there are far more important things than looking out for what we think we are entitled to. Instead of focusing so much on ourselves, and what we think we deserve, we should instead put our focus on others, and love them like Jesus did.
- If we hold onto our right to personal respect, our immediate reaction is going to be an insult back. But here, Jesus is calling us to give up that right and to refuse to retaliate because we live with a higher value - to honor Jesus with every word and every action.
- We resist the temptation to seek revenge. It’s tempting to do to others what they’ve done to us. We are called to show grace—to be kind and caring to someone, even when they don’t deserve it.
- This is the heart of the gospel…Christ humbled Himself; He took on Him the form of a servant, and He laid down His life for us.
- It’s hard to lay down our rights, but we must see that any right surrendered to God will result in greater freedom in Christ. Let’s surrender it all to Jesus.
Matthew 5:38-42 - “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
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