Grace to You: Radio Podcast Love Your Enemies, Part 2 A
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Feb 4, 2026 
John MacArthur, pastor-teacher known for verse-by-verse Bible exposition, delivers a sermon on Jesus' command to love even enemies. He contrasts Jesus' kingdom standards with rabbinical tradition. He explains Old Testament limits on personal hatred, expands neighbor to anyone in need, and urges practical compassion toward foes.
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Kingdom Love Exceeds Cultural Religion
- Jesus contrasts Jewish religious compromise with God's higher standard of love, exposing pride and prejudice.
- Love in Christ's kingdom demands loving beyond your in-group, not merely reciprocal affection.
Love As The Summit Of Kingdom Ethics
- The Sermon on the Mount sets kingdom standards sharply above worldly or religious norms.
- Love is the apex contrast showing how Christian ethics radically differ from cultural morality.
Partial Truths Become Dangerous Distortions
- The Pharisees kept part of the truth but altered it by omission and addition to justify themselves.
- They dropped 'as thyself' and added 'hate thine enemy,' producing a false, self‑serving righteousness.
