IntroductionMatthew 7:24-27John 14:25John 16:12-13Jesus never said, “If you follow Me, your earthly health and wealth will prosper.”Mark 10:30Notice the context: Jesus’ discussion with the rich young ruler. Jesus is not speaking about physical things and relationships. He is speaking about spiritual things and relationships.Mark 3:31-35 clarifies this.Matthew 6:19-21Luke 12:22-23Jesus never said, “Kill unbelievers!”John 18:36 – Our warfare as Christians is not of this realm. It is a spiritual fight.Romans 1:26-32Romans 6:20-23 – Sin leads to spiritual death.Romans 8:1-2, 6All sin ultimately leads to spiritual death.The gospel is the ultimate story of love.Romans 12:19-21Matthew 5:38-42Treatment of spiritual enemiesMatthew 5:10-12, 43-44Treatment of national enemiesQu’ran: Surah 9:5, 24Compare Matthew 26:51-52Matthew 7:24Mark 16:15-16
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