What God Values - Part 5 | Zane Garza | Matthew 5:38-42

In the fifth installment of the "What God Values" series, Zane Garza preaches from Matthew 5:38-42, challenging the modern-day idea of retaliation. He explains how Jesus redefines the Old Testament law of "an eye for an eye," shifting the focus from civil justice to personal conduct. This sermon teaches that Christians are called to a higher standard, one that moves beyond a desire for revenge and instead embraces a spirit of giving and selfless love. Learn how to respond to personal slights and offenses not with a taker's mindset, but with the compassionate, giving attitude that reflects the heart of Christ.**Chapters:**0:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Story0:00:22 - The Thrill of Pushing Limits0:03:50 - The Bible as a History Book0:05:55 - Pushing Limits for Others' Benefit0:06:18 - Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount0:07:44 - Righteousness: Right Relationships with God and Man0:09:16 - The Standard of the Law: An Eye for an Eye0:11:05 - The Substitute: A Mandate for Vengeance0:12:59 - The Heart of the Law: Resist Not Evil0:14:05 - What Jesus Is Not Saying About Self-Defense0:15:37 - Jesus Resisted Evil in the Temple0:16:39 - The Church Must Oppose Evil0:17:51 - No Neutral Zone in the War on Evil0:18:36 - Jesus Is Talking About Personal Offenses0:20:20 - The Right Response to Evil0:21:05 - Turning the Other Cheek0:23:43 - Our Value Is in God, Not Man0:25:18 - Give Your Cloak Also0:27:59 - Go the Extra Mile0:31:01 - Go Two Miles: An Act of Humility and Trust0:32:00 - A Christian's Attitude: A Giver, Not a Taker0:38:49 - The Attitudes of the Flesh vs. Christian Love0:41:40 - The Free Gift of Salvation0:42:52 - Are You a Giver or a Taker?Thank you for listening! Hear more messages anytime at canyonridgebaptist.com. If you're in the San Diego area, please join us for a service. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you.Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at:[www.canyonridgebaptist.com](https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com)Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us:- Call the office at 858-627-9394- Shoot us an email at [email protected] Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com- Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website:[https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give](https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give)#Christianity #Sermon #BibleStudy #Matthew5 #GiveMore #ResistEvil #ChristianLiving #Gospel #SpiritualGrowth #Humility