"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
1. Its relation to the rest of Jesus' sermon A. "So..." B. Matthew 5:17 - introduction ("...the Law or the Prophets...") C. Matthew 7:12 - conclusion ("...for this is the Law and the Prophets.") 2. Its restatement of the 2nd Greatest Command A. "...whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them..." B. Jesus is unique in stating this idea in positive terms C. "What is hateful to you, do not do to anyone else." D. Deuteronomy 6:5 E. Leviticus 19:18 F. Leviticus 19:34 G. Two greatest commandments (Matthew 22:36-40) 1. The second is a restatement of Matthew 7:12 2. Considering yourself guides your treatment of others 3. This love includes an attitude of the heart, and it also involves actions 3. It summarization of the Scriptures A. "...for this is the Law and the Prophets." B. Obedience of this command is to obey the Law and the Prophets C. Disobedience of this command is to disobey the Law and the Prophets D. Jesus has always loved his neighbors as himself E. The first two commandments are equally important to Jesus. 1. John 15:9-10 2. John 15:12 3. I John 4:7-8 F. Romans 13:8-10 G. Galatians 5:6, 13-14 H. I Corinthians 13:13
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