When we are mistreated we must respond strategically not emotionally, being more concerned about Christ?s reputation than the satisfaction of personal revenge.
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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. From Forgiven to Forgiving. Calvary Press, 1997.
- Adams, Jay. How to Overcome Evil. P & R Publishing, 1978.
- Allender, Dan and Tremper Longman. Bold Love. NavPress, 1993.
- Carson, D. A. Love in Hard Places. Crossway, 2002.
- MacArthur, John. The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness. Crossway Books, 1998.
- Moffatt, James. Love in the New Testament. Smith Publishing, 1930.
- Murray, Andrew. Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness. Bethany House, 2001.
- Piper, John. Love Your Enemies: Jesus’ Love Command in the Synoptic Gospels. Baker Books, 1992.
- Pritchard, Ray. The Healing Power of Forgiveness. Harvest House, 2005.
- Sande, Corlette. The Young Peacemaker: Teaching Students to Respond to Conflict God’s Way. Shepherd Press, 1997.
- Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflicts. Baker Books, 1997.
- Smith, William P. How to Love Difficult People: Receiving and Sharing God’s Mercy. NG Press, 2008.
- White, John and Ken Blue. Healing the Wounded: The Costly Love of Church Discipline. InterVarsity Press, 1985.
- Wray, Daniel E. Biblical Church Discipline. Banner of Truth, 1991.