Ridiculous Christianity, Luke 6:27-31

What does it mean to be like Christ anyway?  Jesus brings forward the radical and "ridiculous" truth that almost every aspect of the Kingdom of God is opposite of what the culture of the world expects – even the very best of the culture.

·         Love those who hate you personally

·         Speak well of those who curse you and maliciously lie about you

·         When someone hurts you, do not strike back.  Not only that, don’t defend yourself from a second blow

·         When someone steals from you, give him more than he has taken

·         Loan whatever you have to everyone and anyone who asks

·         Treat everyone in the way you would wish to be treated

Let’s be real – no one lives like that.  NO ONE!  If anyone did, the whole world would take advantage of them and ruin them in every way imaginable.  Not only is this a list of ridiculous expectations, this list is a summation of impossibilities!  Only Jesus Christ could live up to this, and He is the only One who did.  Aha!  Jesus Christ lives in me, and what is impossible for me becomes not only possible, but a reality in the power and motivation of His grace.