Speaker: Brian Brookins
Sermon Notes: Matthew 5:38-4

Don’t we see perfectionism as a bad quality? A perfectionist is often a difficult person to be around. They are unwilling to see their weaknesses and often appear to others to be self-consumed. Why on earth would Jesus encourage such a thing? Wouldn’t it be better to encourage us to live within ourselves? Jesus has been giving us instruction that is very hard, very specific, and very practical. He has not just given general principles and left those to be interpreted however we like. He has challenged us practically. I think that this general principle on being perfect helps retain the punch in the detailed challenges of the chapter. It is as if Jesus is saying to us, ‘don’t think I am playing games here. Do not think I am exaggerating. Don’t water down my instruction. I am giving this to you because I expect you to live it. This is truth and this is the way my followers live.’

 

 Dying to Yourself, Loving Your Enemies and Trying to be Perfect [42:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (206)