RBC Sermon Series
Flourishing in the Kingdom of Heaven
In this ten-week sermon series, we explore themes in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount including
human flourishing, genuine Christian living, righteousness, and more.
Imitating Kingdom Righteousness
May 19, 2024
Stephen McHarg examines Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:33-48 on oaths, retaliation, and loving one's enemies. He emphasizes that true kingdom righteousness requires a change of heart, leading to whole-person behavior that aligns with God's nature and will. The message encourages listeners to imitate Christ's example of unconditional love and go beyond societal norms in their treatment of others, even those who wrong them.