SF480 - LIFE ON THE ROCK - HOW TO BE AN IMPACT PLAYER (Matthew 5 33-48)
SF480
Life On The Rock
HOW TO BE AN IMPACT PLAYER
Matthew 5:33-48
INTRODUCTION
The Ultimate Impact Player
Someone whose very presence can change the outcome of a game or event.
You can be an impact player in your world.
But to do so you must bring something “different,” something “unique,” to the game.
In these verse Jesus tells us how to live in order to “impact” our world!
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1A. THE WITNESS OF YOUR WORD - “Mean What You Say” (33-37)
1B. A Practice Eliminated (33-36)
Leviticus 19:12
"'Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
The Pharisees had added to this to complicate the situation.
2B. A Principle Emphasized (37)
“Say what you mean and mean what you say!”
You word should and must be your bond!
Application
Do you pay the bills you promised to pay? - On time?
Have you kept your promise to your mate?
Have you kept your promises to God?
God honors simple honest!!!
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2A. THE WITNESS OF YOUR WALK - “Release Instead of Resist” (38-42; Exo 21:23-25)
We Live In A Dog Eat Dog World!
Story about the lady in the airport and her cookies (Swindoll p.95)
The World Says....get all you can anyway you can.
1B. Don’t Be Easily Offended (39)
What is was not...
A physical attack
A life threatening attack
What it was....
An insulting word or act
What we are to do...
Do not strike back - that is what the world would do.
Do not become a pacifist
Do not become a doormat - only two cheeks.
2B. Don’t Be Overly Possessive (40)
Tunic and cloak indicates some wealth.
Cloak would have represented his bed roll.
3B. Don’t Be Strictly Legalistic (41)
Always be willing to go the extra mile!
4B. Don’t Be Selfish (42)
3A. THE WITNESS OF YOUR WAYS - “Love Instead of Hate” (43-48)
1B. A Popular Saying (43)
Leviticus 19:18
"'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
2B. A Practical Solution (44-47)
Love is more powerful than hate (44)
Romans 12:18-21
Love in action demonstrates your “Fatherlikeness” (45)
Love sets you apart from the world (46-47)
3B. A Perfect Standard (48)
Not sinless perfection
Don’t be merely human - live on a divine level.
“perfect” = telos; functional perfection, to reach the full purpose of something or to complete the process.
To be a “perfect” fit - to complete the task you were designed to do.
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APPLICATION
How To Become An Impact Player
Be complete honest in all your ways!
Release your rights.
Look beyond the wrongs of others - Love unconditionally.
Fulfill your God-given role!