Lead In: Last week we introduced the next chapter in The Sermon on The Mount by remembering that the righteousness required of us, exceeding that of the Pharisees, is an internal righteousness. It is the righteousness of Christ Himself. And because what is internal will always show up externally, we should expect to see the very same actions that Christ carried out, performed by us. It is His righteousness afterall. If we don’t, we need to be asking some big questions. If

This morning we will be bringing our ‘mini-series’ on Matthew 5:43-48 to a conclusion. We have spoken on a number of different aspects of loving our enemies; and answered two very big questions. Today, we will be focusing on the last few verses; v.46-48. Before we get there, however, let's remind ourselves of the foundation of it all. The only way that someone can truly love their enemies, is if they acknowledge; from the depths of their heart; that they were once God’s enem

As we near the end of our ‘mini-series’ on Matthew 5:43-48, let's take a moment to remember the most important aspect of loving your enemies. It is one that has reappeared in every Sermon since we first sat down together five Sundays ago; will be spoken of this morning; and will be repeated again in our conclusion next week. The foundation of loving your enemy. Only by accepting who we were before salvation, and how we came about to be saved to begin with; can we love our e