Theme Second Mile Service Matthew 53942 But I say to you do not resist an evil person but whoever slaps you on your right cheek turn the other to him also 40 If anyone wants to sue you amp take your shirt ID: 630662
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Second Mile Service
Matt 5:38-42; Rom 12:14-21Slide2
Theme
: Second Mile Service
Matthew 5:39-42 -
But I say to you,
do not resist an evil person
; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek,
turn the other to him also
. 40 If anyone wants to sue you & take your shirt,
let him have your coat also
. 41 Whoever forces you to go one mile,
go with him two
. 42
Give
to him who asks of you, &
do not turn away
from him who wants to borrow from you.Slide3
Turning the other cheek
Matthew 5:39
Jesus
: “Overcome the urge to retaliate”
God
: He will repay (Rom 12:19; Deut 32:35)
Paul
: insulted in the church (1 Cor 4:1-5)
Paul
: insulted by governments (Acts 16:37)
Jesus
: insulted by the Jews (John 18:22-23)Slide4
Giving the shirt and coat
Matthew 5:40
Jesus
: “Don’t always demand your rights”
Law
: Prohibited taking coat (Exo 22:25-27)
God
: He is aware; He will be graciousSlide5
Going the second mile
Matthew 5:41
Jesus
: “Don’t resent your government”
You
: Go the 2
nd
mile (1 Pet 2:13-15, 18-19)Slide6
Giving & Lending
Matthew 5:42
Jesus
: “Lighten your grip on your stuff”
Jesus
: “This is how you act in hard times” (James 1:27; 2:14-17; 1 John 3:17-18)