August 22 2018 Matthew Chapters 5 7 Luke

August 22, 2018 Matthew Chapters 5 -7 Luke 6: 20 -49 The Life of Christ – Lesson 7 The Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5: 21 -48 Jesus’ standard of righteousness

Jesus’ standard of righteousness: revenge (Verses 38 -42) Matthew 5: 39 -42, “But I say to you …” 1. Verse 39, “Do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. ” 2. Verse 40, “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ” 3. Verse 41, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. ” 4. Verse 42, “Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you. ”

Jesus’ standard of righteousness: revenge (Verses 38 -42) Remember Matthew 5: 10 -12, we’re blessed when we suffer “for the sake of righteousness … because of Me” and that not all suffering brings about God’s blessings (1 Peter 4: 12 -16)

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 39 -42, “But I say to you …” 1. Verse 39 “Do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. ” Always considered a most severe insult. 1 Kings 22: 24; John 18: 22 -23; 19: 3 Will we refuse to retaliate for righteousness sake? John 18: 22 -23; 1 Peter 2: 18 -24 Romans 12: 18 -21

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 39 -42, “But I say to you …” 2. Verse 40, “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ” “Shirt” (“tunic” ESV; “coat” ASV) – layer worn next to the skin. Shirt. “Inner vest, undergarment” (Vine) The less valuable garment. “Coat” (“cloak” ESV and ASV) Sometimes it’s better to be “wronged. ” 1 Corinthians 6: 7 Hebrews 10: 34

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 39 -42, “But I say to you …” 3. Verse 41, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two …” “Forces” or “compel” (ASV; NKJV) – “press into public service” (Strong); “to compel one to go a journey, to bear a burden, or to perform any other service” (Thayer) Referred to forcing one to carry military goods by the inhabitants in which troops were passing … subjected to military might. Matthew 27: 32

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 41, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two …” Without complaining and rebelling, we’re to do what is asked of us, and then go beyond. 1 Peter 2: 18 -20 If called upon to go beyond for an oppressive government or boss, how much more for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 41, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two …” Do what is required … and then some! Do more than required, love more than we have to, serve more than compelled, because of who you are and who you serve. It’s been said, It’s never crowded along the second mile. This is how we “let your light shine. ” We can’t forget that the second mile follows the first mile! Luke 17: 10, what we’re obliged to do.

Righteousness surpassing that of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5: 41, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two …” What should we be doing along that 2 nd mile? If we go the second mile even when oppressed, should we not go the extra mile for a God who has loved us so much? 2 Corinthians 8: 3 -4 Applied to our work scenario? Colossians 3: 22 -25; Ephesians 6: 5 -9