Matthew 5 is loaded with really good stuff! First, there are the Beatitudes:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and those who are reviled because of their love for Christ.
Next there is what we should be: The salt of earth and the light of the world. As salt, we should not lose our flavor. As light, we should not hide it under a bushel.
There is deeper meaning given and what our reaction should be on: anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love for enemies.
Then there is verse 44, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Why? Is it because we, as Christians, are doing more than what others do!
A final example: verse 45, God “makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends the rain on the just and the unjust.”
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