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Explore how Jesus dealt with enemies, both external and internal, and learn valuable lessons on handling opposition in a hostile world. Discover the importance of integrity, truth, and love in our responses.
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The Life of Jesus (20) Dealing With His Enemies - 2
Enemies Today • Enemies without – we live in a hostile world that opposes the truth in many ways. • Enemies within – attitudes and doctrines lead to such.Phil. 3:18, Matt. 10:34-39
Dealing with His Enemies • Having enemies did NOT give Him pleasure! • LK. 19:41-43, Mark 3:5 • When we have enemies, it means souls are going to be lost! Do we mourn such?
Dealing with His Enemies • He did not sin EVER! • Heb. 4:15, 1 John 3:5, John 8:46 • We do not have to sin.Eph. 4:26, Rom. 12:14
Dealing with His Enemies • He handled each incident differently • We need to be careful in dealing with error! Weigh words and situationJude 22-23, Rev. 2:21
Dealing with His Enemies • He appealed to scriptures frequentlyMatt. 12:3, 5; 19:4, 9:13 & 12:7 (Hos. 6:6). • Be familiar with scripture and able to use them – 2 Tim. 2:15, 1 Pet. 3:15
Dealing with His Enemies • He did not avoid the truth Matt. 9:1-8, 19:1-10 • Sometimes telling the truth generates enemies Gal. 4:16, 2 Tim. 4:2-3
Dealing with His Enemies • He NEVER compromised the truth • We can never compromise the truth either!
Dealing with His Enemies • He warned others of His enemies Matt. 10:16-20, 34-39 • Sometimes we need to “mark” enemies Rom. 16:17, AC. 20:28-31, Eph. 4:11-16
Dealing with His Enemies • When disciples around, He responded to attacksMatt. 23:1-2, 15:12 • Let us always think of our brethren when dealing with others cf. Gal. 2:11-13
Dealing with His Enemies • He lived so there was not legitimate cause to accuse • Do we live a life of integrity and honesty 1 Pet. 2:11-12, 3:16
Lessons about Enemies • Do we have enemies like Jesus? Why or why not? • 2 Tim. 3:12, 1 Thess. 3:4, 1 Pet. 2:20-22
Lessons about Enemies • Matt. 5:43-48We must love our enemies and pray of them
Lessons about Enemies • Matt. 10:28Why we do not fear our enemies – their damage is limited in its scope. Consider what God can do!
Lessons about Enemies • John 15:18-21If the world hates you, remember that it hated Jesus as well. Take heart and stand fast!
We all have enemies May we deal with them as our Lord did