Oaths, Retaliation and Love of Enemies - Sermon On The Mount Series (Andrew East)

Andrew's message, "Oaths, Retaliation, and Love of Enemy," unpacks Jesus's call to a "good and different" kingdom life. He explains that Jesus demands radical integrity, where a simple "yes" or "no" suffices, eliminating manipulative oaths. Instead of "an eye for an eye," Jesus advocates breaking cycles of violence through creative, non-violent responses like turning the other cheek. He also stresses the importance of self-protection and seeking justice while simultaneously calling us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, mirroring God's impartial love. This costly, compassionate action aims to change hearts and embodies a truly transformed life.

Matthew 5:33-48, Mark 7