Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 5:43-48

In Matthew 5:43-48 Jesus continues to challenge the external righteousness of the Pharisees by teaching three truths about our relationship with our adversaries.

1. The original command is changed (v. 43).
2. The original command is explained.
1. Love your enemies (v. 44a).
2. Pray for your persecutors (v. 44b).
3. The original command applied.
1. By living this way you will prove yourselves to be true sons of our loving and merciful Father (v. 45).
2. By living this way you will exceed the love shown by other men and show others the love of your Father (v. 46-47).
3. By living this way you will be more like your heavenly Father, Who is perfect (v. 48).