Revenge + Loving Enemies

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series called "The Narrow Path" in which we will be exploring Jesus' "Sermon on The Mount" as we journey to Easter. We explored how Jesus calls us to a better way that revenge and how hating our enemy is not compatible with His heart. Below are some of our key take aways from the message.

-Revenge never brings wholeness.
-Revenge does not redeem brokenness, it multiplies it.
-Righteousness and revenge are not compatible. Jesus desires redemption, not retribution.
-God’s love and grace goes beyond those we deem to be deserving of it. We are not the gatekeepers of God’s Grace.
-The love of enemy is the litmus test of Christlikeness.

The radical love of Jesus should lead us to radically love all people, even our enemies. We challenge you to embody that radical love because Jesus first loved you. Remember that loved people, love people.