perfect Love

Perfect love

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Mt 5:43-48 NIV)

Introduction:

I.        Resist The Love From Below

A.      A love that is limited in extent

B.      A love that is reciprocated on merit

C.      A love that is motivated by selfishness

II.      Receive The Love From Above

A.      Love that is undivided

B.      Love that is undeserved

C.      Love that is unselfish

III.   Reproduce The Love Of God

A.      A higher plane of love

B.      A heavenly pattern of love

C.      A humanly possible love

Conclusion: