Matthew: Words, Reactions, Relationship

Listen in as we continue our series through the Sermon on the Mount and see how Jesus leads us toward wholeness.

Notes/Quotes:

“The rule was designed to prevent two wrongs—sever retribution that did not fit the crime and self appointed vigilante action.” Jonathan Pennington

Sometimes our hurt feelings are the very last things that want to sign on to holy instructions. If we have a right understanding of forgiveness, we start to see that we don't have to muster up the determination to forgive. Forgiveness is not based on our determination. Forgiveness is based on our cooperation with what God has already done. As God's forgiveness flows to us, we simply cooperate with letting it flow through us to other people. That's how I made the decision to forgive.” Lysa Terkeurst