Acting Like God
Luke 6:27-36
Main Point:
The heart of Jesus’ teaching is that we are to love like God loves – being kind and merciful to all as He has been to us!
I John 4:7-12
Agape = unconditional commitment to one’s good.
1. God is merciful and kind to all – even the ungrateful and the wicked. (verses 35-36)
Matthew 5:44-45
Lamentations 3:22 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.â€
2. We are to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us – even lend freely to them, bless and pray for those who curse and mistreat us! (verses 27-31)
Jesus’ example – I Peter 2:23-24 – He loved them by giving His life!
3. As we do this, our future reward will be great and we will show ourselves to be sons & daughters of God Most High! (verse 35)
Romans 12 :17-21