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Matthew 5:38 - 5:42

Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of MatthewSteve Gregg

In this segment, Steve Gregg discusses Matthew 5:38-42, where Jesus provides examples of how the law applies to his disciples. Jesus explains how justice, faithfulness, and mercy should be practiced based on God's previous teachings. He emphasizes the importance of not retaliating against those who have wronged us and to go the extra mile when asked to do so. Furthermore, he states that being merciful is an essential component of love.

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