Christ should be our example in how we are to sacrificially love when people are difficult, trusting that God will faithfully reward those who imitate Christ.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Adams, Jay. The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love & Self-Image. Harvest House, 1986.
- Allender, Dan and Tremper Longman. Bold Love. NavPress, 1993.
- Bunyan, John. All Loves Excelling: The Saints’ Knowledge of Christ’s Love. Banner of Truth, 1998.
- Carson, D. A. Love in Hard Places. Crossway Books, 2002.
- Edwards, Jonathan. Charity and Its Fruits. Banner of Truth, 1969.
- Erickson, Millard. Making Sense of the Trinity. Baker Books, 2000.
- Hendricks, Howard G. Say it With Love. Victor Books, 1972.
- Kroll, Woodrow. Struggling with Selfishness: Choosing to Look Past Yourself. Back to the Bible, 1996.
- Mack, Wayne A. Humility: The Forgotten Virtue. P & R Publishing, 2005.
- Moffatt, James. Love in the New Testament. Smith Publishing, 1930.
- Morris, Leon. Testaments of Love: A Study of Love in the Bible. Eerdmans, 1981.
- Reymond, Robert L. Jesus Divine Messiah: The New & Old Testament Witness. Mentor Press, 2003.
- Scott, Stuart. From Pride to Humility: A Biblical Perspective. Focus Publishers, 2003.
- Smith, William P. How to Love Difficult People: Receiving and Sharing God’s Mercy. NG Press, 2008.
- Swindoll, Charles. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.