JESUS LEADS US TOWARD HONESTY AND AWAY FROM HOSTILITY.

Matthew 5:33-42

By Pastor Chad A. Miller, October 24, 2021

REFLECTION TEXT: Psalm 1

SUMMARY: Jesus challenges us to be honest in the way we talk to others. He is also calling us to resist hostile retaliation in the way we treat others. Imagine what a refreshing change of pace that would be in our current climate…if Christians were salt and light in these simple ways.

1. SIMPLY SPEAK THE !

  • Remember God sees and hears everything.
  • Tell the truth, use your speech for good.

Matthew 23:16-22, James 5:12, Ephesians 4:29-30, Luke 6:45

2. SERVE OTHERS ! with meekness and generosity for the glory of God!

  • in the face of hositility! (Matthew 5:38-39)

See Romans 12:17-21

  • in the face of unreasonable demands! (Matthew 5:40)

  • Serve with and work as unto the LORD! (Matthew 5:41)

  • Be ready to HELP those in need! (Matthew 5:42)

THE WAY WE TALK TO OTHERS MATTERS! THE WAY WE TREAT OTHERS MATTERS!