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Taking up cross #1 (17 - 21 - do not repay evil with evil (End never…
Taking up cross #1
17 - 21 - do not repay evil with evil
End never justifies the means, if the means are evil
Honourable - be seen to be doing the right thing
If possible - you're not responsible for others' responses
Coals of fire??
Link
Peter says 'how do we?'
Not in Bible
In Matt statement of 'why' - then Transfiguration (statement of authority) - come back to that
But J is saying that the extent to which you have denied yourself will be rewarded differently
Skip or thimble
To hear J say well done, good and faithful servant
two motivations - to live a life of God's approval - to live a life of hope
Good list - 13 verses enough for 13 sermons
9-13. Five verses - 13 behaviours to adopt - beginning with Love
14 - 16 Bless, rejoice - be of the same mind
Sometimes jealous of others' success, judgmental of failure
Son of man is going to come in glory
Be clear - if you are a Christian your eternal destination is assured - you're going to heaven
Also be clear - you don't have to do this on your own. Jesus says take on my yoke and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest
Later - Paul writes to Romans
How to be a living sacrifice (taking up your cross)
Good list (to test and approve what God's will is)
In Q'uran?
Back to Gospel - words of Jesus
Take up their cross - become a living sacrifice
Not because it's a good thing - but because your eternal well-being depends on it
Not just what you should do - but why