Must be properly understood & applied
Keep teaching in contextCannot contradict rest of NTDisastrous results if not done
Many blessings when rightly divided
Relationship to God in KingdomRelationship to fellow manHelp in this lifeHope for the next
Mosaic Law not a systemOf Unbridled vengeance,Lev. 19:17, 18
Sought equity with upper limit on penaltyNot life for eye or eye for toothReasonable penalties for crimes
Old Law excellent basisFor modern jurisprudence
No favoritism, Lev. 19:15, 16Injury, Lev. 24:19, 20Harm / death of innocent, Ex. 21:22-25Wrongful accusation, Deut. 19:15-21Speedy justice, Ecc. 8:11
If Matthew 5:38-42 followed to letter…
Submit to rape, murder, molestation›Abandon duty to self-preservation,1 Cor. 6:19, 20›Abdicate duty to protect others,Mt. 22:37-39
If Matthew 5:38-42 followed to letter…
Become slaves of men›No time with family, Eph. 5:25; 6:24›Not work for a living, 1 Tim. 5:8›Not worship God, Heb. 10:24, 25
If Matthew 5:38-42 followed to letter…
Not have any personal possessions›Provide for family, 1 Thes. 4:11, 12›Provide for others, Eph. 4:28›Possessions are our own, Acts 5:1-4›Not to support indolence, 2 Thes. 3:10
We are to be harmless as dovesAnd wise as serpents
Not gullible dupesNot puppets, punching bags, & plunderJesus, Lk. 4:28-30; Jn. 18:22, 23Paul, Acts 9:23-25; 23:11-35; 16:35-40
Topics discussed are minorSlap on the cheekLoss of minor possessionsGo an extra mileGiving to help one in need
The heart of the matterStrive to settle things
›Minor law suit›Dispute over broken tool›Serve employer well
The heart of the matterHelp others without expectation
›Gas for neighbor’s mower›Eggs for recipe›Lunch money for coworker
Must be properly understood & applied
Keep teaching in contextCannot contradict rest of NTDisastrous results if not done