“ABOVE AND BEYOND”

John Harp’s Main Point - the world system is “lesser than” Christ’s system

My question: What does “do not resist” mean? interpretation?

My points: literally show someone taking an eye for an eye. This is not a romantic thing.

illustration

with Ellie situation… let it go

with Jake situatoin… let it go

least force necessary (gentleness)

Caveat / Warrant:

- a willingness to forgo one’s own rights and even to allow oneself to be insulted and imposed on is not incompatible with a firm stand for justice in principle and for the rights of others

Jesus

Broader point: being a Christian is the most legit form of ethics alive

Broader theme: kindness

illustrative story (girl shot and killed in CO?)

Now Jesus teaches the principle that Christian kindness should transcend even straightforward tit-for-tat retribution

lets up the ante a little bit

Why would someone do this? (hint, love / freedom)

Volunteer for a double stint! For the enemy - the person it is hardest to love.

The OT point

Cover your own back