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Non-Retaliation and Love of Enemies (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this discourse, Steve Gregg explores the concept of non-retaliation and loving one's enemies. Based on Matthew 5:38-48 and Luke 6, Gregg emphasizes the importance of mercy and kindness towards those who wrong us. He acknowledges that while resistance to evil may be necessary at times, retaliation is not a Christian duty and should be avoided. Additionally, he draws from James to suggest that responding to attack with violence contradicts Christ's teaching of love. Overall, Gregg emphasizes the importance of modeling Christ's love in all aspects of life.
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In this second part of his discussion on Non-Retaliation and Love of Enemies, Steve Gregg emphasizes the importance of taking Jesus' teachings on this
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Be Not As The Hypocrites (Part 1)
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In "Be Not As The Hypocrites (Part 1)", Steve Gregg delves into the concept of righteousness and the importance of behaving in a righteous manner, eve
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Divorce and Oaths (Part 2)
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