LOVE Series: LovE Your Enemies

By: Mark Lowenstein
March 16, 2008

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

The objective of this sermon is to understand more about loving our enemies so that we can imitate the character of God.

The test of the true Christian isn't in his attitude toward his friends, but toward his enemies.

WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES?

The real question is, "Who is God's enemy?"

Romans 5:8-10 - Sinners

Romans 8:7: Carnal minded

James 4:4: Those who practice friendships with the world (seem like Christians but don't walk the talk).

WHAT IS LOVING OUR ENEMIES?

What doesn't it mean?

It is the imitation of the character of God Himself.
Matthew 5:45-48
Romans 5:8-10
1 John 4:8,16

HOW AND WHEN DO WE LOVE OUR ENEMIES?
Matthew 5:44, Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:20-21

WHY SHOULD WE LOVE OUR ENEMIES?

God Loves Them.
John 3:16-17

They need the Gospel!
John 14:6

So that we can be like God.
Matthew 5:45