Sermon on the plain - Love Flashcards
Jesus places what?
A great emphasis on the importance love
what does he encourage his followers to do?
Love all people - the unlovable too (Agape)
A believer chosen to be a loving person?
yes
Jesus’ challenging statement?
‘love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill treat you’
Jesus tells his followers to act upon that love by doing what?
Good works
Saying by Jesus?
‘If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also’
- telling his followers to change their whole attitude of mind
‘Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, ..
.. do not demand it back. do to others as you would have them do to you’
What must people be willing to do?
Give all they have out of love for others
whats the reward for having a positive attitude and showing love towards everyone?
‘your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the most high’