Don’t Make Oaths. Turn the Other Cheek. Love Your Enemies. But Why? • Sermon on the Mount (Ep 5)

Join us for the fifth episode exploring the most well-known collection of Jesus' teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. In this video, you'll learn:
- Why Jesus said not to make oaths to people
- How Jesus advocates a nonviolent resistance to evil
- What it meant to “turn the other cheek” in the ancient world
- Why Jesus said to love your enemies
- What it means to “be complete, just as your heavenly Father is complete.”
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[@LivingforYeshua904]

My husband has been having an on and off again affair for years. I recently found out they have a 2 year old child together. He and I have no children of our own - we struggled to conceive for years. You can imagine the pain and heartache I'm going through. I struggle with forgiving him and the mistress who knew we were married. I'm angry, disapppointed, hurt, feel incompetent and many other things. He broke his oath to me and God. I feel hatres towards him, the side chick and the child. Doing what this video describes feels impossible for me right now. Impossible. I know intellectually that this is what God calls us to do, but my hurt is overwhelming. I'm praying and I'm not sure that God is listening.

[@laurentebbutt3937]

God is always listening. He walks with you, asking to carry your desperately heavy burden - it's the letting it go that is so SO hard. So odd that we would find our greatest anguish and pain so very difficult to relinquish to Jesus - I know it was a massive struggle for me. I had no idea how liberating forgiveness would feel, but it honestly is like a huge weight lifting from us. I didn't say it was easy and giving it to Jesus doesn't make what has been done to you 'ok' - it isn't - but the Lord will take care of that. Please let Him take care of you and heal your shattered heart 🙏🏼❤️

[@bibleproject]

We are honored and humbled that you would trust us with this information. However, because we are an animation studio without a pastoral staff, we are not equipped to provide counsel to individuals. But we want you to know you are not alone. We receive many requests from those who are struggling to make sense of the world and God, and though we wish we could serve you in this way, it’s not something we have the resources or expertise to do well. We encourage you to reach out to the pastoral staff of your local church or talk to a licensed counselor, doctor, or trusted friend. We also encourage you to spend time in the book of Psalms. This beautiful book recounts the poetic prayers and laments of God’s people, and we find that it can provide comfort and guidance in many different circumstances. I'm praying for you today and if there's ever anything else we can pray for, feel free to share it with our prayer team directly at airtable.com/appsack7w8mJfJsKn/shrCF8j6509foubsH I hope you feel strengthened and encouraged today-God loves you so much.

[@mary-alexandraharrison7515]

Dear Sister - guess what? You shared your sadness on this platform - God heard you. "Be still and know that our Father in heaven is at work. God bless you!

[@jackiestone6610]

I can only speak for myself. A great wrong was done to me by someone I love and trusted, and that wrong still continues. I feel anger, hurt, and abused. My Christian responce is very different to the one I would have two years ago. My aim has been to feel the pain and walk in righteousness as best I can ,that means not accepting the abusive behaviour, not seeking revenge, trusting in God that he is on this journey with and will provide for me all I need. He provided Christian counselling. He also allowed me to understand that my value is in him, so self care boundaries and looking to God to protect my mental health and show me the way forward is important. Over time in my heart I love the person who has been abusive. I now pray for deliverance for them as I now see them as bound by the chains of a demonic spirit. It has taken time but I can turn the other cheek because nothing they say or do can hurt me now. God has given me physical and spiritral distance. Counselling and pastoral care, prayer and the word have been an heavenly gift at a time of need. No child of God is inadequate when we trust him. We have trials and pain but In him we are blessed and a new creature. Please reach out for support .

[@Ginting803]

I believe that when you find this video is the proof that God hear your cry and want to heal you, trust Him with all your heart

[@caminandoensuverdad]

LOVING OUR ENEMIES IS NOT PLEASING OUR ENEMIES. JESUS LOVED THE PHARISEES BUT NEVER PLEASED THEM.

[@dannyg5400]

You missed the point. Jesus is more than about pleasing. He’s about redemption. His redemption was enough for you, me, and all pharisees who believe in the good news. A redeemed person does not count the sins or transgressions of others. A redeemed person points the way to the redeemer.

[@stonwall9065]

@@dannyg5400He does indeed. But what if the wrong is rejection and mockery of the gospel? Then we do not back down on the gospel, or “please” them for sake of comfort.

[@Spiral369]

@@stonwall9065We dust off our feet and not cast our pearls to swine.

[@censari544]

Just don’t lose the word of God in idolatry. Make sure you’re doing everything through unfailing love and praying. Even if you’re in danger GIVE ALL YOUR ANXIETIES TO GOD. And God will give you authority over the snakes and scorpions in your garden. Always be slow to anger and when you do use anger practice self control and discipline. I hope this message affirms you with clairvoyant and a unyielding sense of purpose. The battle is not yours it’s the lord. Your neighbors are not your children they’re Gods. Not your justice it’s gods goodness. Your sword should be Gods wrath. Always pray your enemies have your strength courage discipline and mercy when dealing with Gods wrath.

[@theplacebeyondthelies2429]

telling the truth is an act of love. You make yourself lots of enemies by telling the truth, yes it really doesn't please them, yet you do it out of love for the truth, not out of upholding some social status

[@kingston5469]

Every time I read the gospels, I just repeat to myself, "man we have failed."

[@ryanthescary]

But Jesus didn't.

[@TruthUntoPower]

@@ryanthescary more the reason to follow/obey the teachings/way of Jesus.

[@bummmbleqvb4025]

It makes us say to ourselves: Man we really need to stop listening to how the world says to live and succeed, and we have to know how Jesus wants us to succeed.

[@theplacebeyondthelies2429]

@@bummmbleqvb4025 losing the world instead of trying to win the world is an unpopular virtue

[@kdboss8884]

we have, and thats the beauty of being a christian, aslong as u dont fall in despair we good

[@lake5pilot]

Let us all remember that forgiveness is a gift from God. We CANNOT forgive in our own strength. Only through the GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ through the POWER of Holy Spirit can we forgive those who have hurt us. We CAN go boldly to the throne of grace and ask God to give us virtue to do this❤

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Agreed ❤

[@Queezbo]

The trouble with what you say is that although it might be true in theory, it is not actually literally true. It is in fact possible to forgive, as Jesus told us to do. I know people who forgive truly and deeply without any evidence of divine grace at all. They are obeying Jesus without even believing in him.

[@spennny1000]

Also remember that's cs lewis said 'if you have excuses you don't need forgiveness, true forgiveness comes when there is no excuses and you know EXACTLY what you did and did it on purpose.. . And are still forgiven... beautiful

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

@@Queezbo I believe that it is still God behind forgiveness, even though some might not acknowledge or be aware of it at all. It is known as God's common grace -as in Matthew 5:45 where it rains on the righteous and the unrighteous.

[@jomaix]

This is totally correct. That's why Peter begged: "Lord, give us more faith" immediately after Jesus encouraged them to forgive "up to 70 times".

[@melissaelliott2966]

Oh I need this!!! I work with a man in his late 60s who is a sex addict. He tells other employees about the strippers and prostitutes he visits. He is constantly bringing single mothers home and takes advantage of them. He literally makes my skin crawl. I've been praying hard for him and to not be disgusted by him. I avoid him at all costs. Its a small office. I often turn around and see him staring at me. My blood pressure goes up. Its terrible but I have very hateful thoughts about him. Please pray for me!!❤ and him!!

[@shazzieshazza5208]

As we pray for him please ask God to see him through Gods lens’s and not our own. It’s a game changer for God is love. Thank you for praying for him it’s what we can do as Gods children Blessings ❤

[@kymdickman8910]

God loves him… and hates his sin! God’s love can overcome even the most ingrained sinfulness! I pray that the presence of God in you will be STRONG in goodness, all power and might, in wisdom and generosity, in graciousness and kindness… that the work He began in you will continue so that the good work He ordained you to do will be done with joy!

[@Lamefoureyes]

It also might not be your responsibility to be a friend to this guy; maybe God will send someone else who can act as a mentor or brother figure and get him to re-think how he lives his life. Earnestly praying for his wellbeing is a very good example of loving him.

[@hoxiefam6731]

It might help to understand addiction. It usually results from trauma so something happened to him when he was a child and this is how he copes with the pain inside.

[@HomeSweetBeagle]

I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this. His behaviour is disgusting and unacceptable and should not be tolerated in the workplace. We are commanded to forgive however the Bible does not tell us to continue in relationships with people who have damaged us or are still damaging us, family or not. In fact, the Scriptures are full of teachings instructing us to leave relationships with wicked or evil people, to be separate from them, to shun, outcast, and purge them from our midst. Praying the HR at your workplace deals with this situation and does it quickly.

[@CassandraMooree]

My manager at work became pregnant & after she had her child she arrived back..BUT with her boyfriend. His spirit made me angry how bossy, rude, arrogant & unmannerly he was. I stopped saying "GM" and ignored my coworkers. I even became rude and called off twice on the day OF- POINT IS, I had hate for them and disliked them with such a passion I shut down at work. I prayed about it, & the LORD put this video on my feed for a reason. God works in mysterious ways...I will humble myself after watching this. I will be in good cheer and try to love my brothers and sisters. I pray for everyone reading this.Jesus Is Real, God bless.

[@damisibabs-olorunfemi]

And I pray for His strength and grace upon you as you walk in obedience in Jesus ' name. Amen

[@Glomonya]

Watch the bait of Satan by John bevere. It helped me overcome my hatred for my family & people that I will encounter in the future

[@1rap1soul91]

I AGREE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS

[@maricelpaygane6523]

Amen 🙏

[@Tsukiyomi_]

🙏🏻 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When at work, work as though you were working for God. You will honour God, and He will honour you. Maybe not at this work, but one day He will honour you because you did what He told you to do so. God bless you! 🙏🏻

[@sevenkings2354]

I sinned so bad yesterday against someone I used to be friends with who turned on me. I picked a fight with her and bc nobody else likes her; i baited her. I threw rocks and hid my hands. Everyone consoled me and treated me as the victim. I was not. I asked GOD for forgiveness but I feel like 🗑️. This video hits home. yesterday I took a L. I really want to do better. Please pray for me , I’ll pray for you… Thanks.. (update) Thanks ALL my brothers and sisters in Christ who prayed for me and gave me wise counsel and encouraging words ; I apologized to her today, she actually acknowledged my apology… I appreciate ALL of you and I did pray for ALL of you like I said I would, no cap. GOD bless all of you ❤️ 🙏….

[@fulconandroadcone9488]

Why don't you go and apologize?

[@staceyhernandes1315]

​@@fulconandroadcone9488I agree, apologizing and telling that girl the truth would be better. Sevenkings, try your best to make peace with her and leave the past behind the both of you.

[@shazzieshazza5208]

God is good You are blessed for acknowledging your wrongs as some ppl don’t. Ask God for forgiveness and for guidance. Don’t be so hard on yourself for God has a time for everything. We can only learn and grow thank God your heart to turn to what is right for God is a righteous God ❤

[@arielpace1156]

That hurts, but follow the Lord's leading on how to make it right. And sitting being quiet to preserve yourself while feeling guilty ain't the road to start traveling down. And don't believe the lie it's too late and let it slide. Be quick to reconcile. God will be with you.

[@turtleneckferret]

You stoned her?

[@murraygallagher1892]

I discovered that forgiveness is a choice at first, i still felt the anger and hurt but chose to forgive in Jesus name. The amazing thing is the forgiveness was also a letting go of the hurt. It was like taking an arrow out of a wound. Jesus moved into the space my choice opened, with love and healing. I had to forgive my Dad for abuse. Once I made the choice, with Jesus, he was able to show me the lies I’d learned about myself. Jesus was able to show me the truth of how he had created me. I was able to disconnect from the disfunctional family behaviours. Jesus became my Daddy and healed me. He showed me how nice and lovable I was, he (Jesus) likes me! I think choosing to forgive opened that door. But it can only be done with Jesus. He forgives us our sins but also gives us his amazing ability to forgive others. I still had a relationship with my father but he was no longer the one I took my worth from, Jesus is.

[@ChrisC808]

There's so many people skating on thin ice with me right now, please heavenly father help me😢

[@joshuaokojie1212]

I pray and prophesy into your life by the Spirit of God. God will help you and He will turn your life around into its best and greatest version, in Jesus name, amen

[@HelloRando]

What helps me is sometimes saying to myself when I have a negative encounter; "we are called to love people, not like them!" It reminds me that, we can't like everyone's personalities/actions and vice versa, but I'd still help that person if they needed it and I'd still share the Gospel with them. It brings the focus back to whats important and helps me forgive and move on from the encounter

[@Glomonya]

I'll recommended watching "the bait of Satan" by John bevere.

[@Anonymous-id1ff]

This episode premier at my 18th birthday, thank you Bible Project for your wonderful videos it realy helped me and my friends a lot to understand the Bible and God a little bit better with each of your videos. Best of luck to your team and God bless you.

[@bibleproject]

Happy early birthday! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It's great to hear our resources are impacting you in such a meaningful way.

[@allenjohnson05]

Happy birthday🥳🥳have a great year ahead! May GOD Almighty bless you

[@philipasante3459]

Happy birthday to you

[@agi3686]

Yay! Happy birthday love!! 💖

[@adanna_sunshie]

happy birthday, I know this is late but i just wanted to acknowledge your birthday.

[@Riskycommentnotahoe]

I always end up crying every time I watch a Bible Project vid 😭

[@lol-wg6gu]

I cringe

[@Grace_fisher]

This is also something Bishop MarMari quoted in one of his sermons, “When someone slaps your right cheek turn to them your other cheek- doesn’t just necessarily mean to force them into treating you as an equal, but also you must choose to use the cheek that is cool, calm and hasn’t been hurt, that way you won’t retaliate using your struck cheek which is red, pampered, hot and heavy by pain. Always choose your other cheek rather than obeying to the one that is expecting you to harm one of God’s misbehaving children.

[@censari544]

It’s an advantage in the spirit all the time. Always see stuff as spiritual warfare. And that’s what you use your love and prayers for.

[@stellastarfield1111]

Wooooaaaahhhh. I'm putting this in my notes!

[@guardiangibbs2663]

I don't know if I can wait nearly two weeks for this. This one dude at work is livin' on borrowed time.

[@VV01f13]

I feel ya on that one!

[@abcbizarre]

Read your bible then.

[@emsvincoffee5184]

Pray brother/sister 😁

[@isaacwillis725]

God’s word is powerful the Bible project dudes would want you to read the scriptures and pray to be free from our propensity to react to people from the sinful nature. 😊 and we can have that freedom right now. Ask Holy Spirit to fill you with his love and truth from the Bible. He is always present with us! He wants to guide you through all your emotions and circumstances 🙏🤗

[@Adri_tine]

Definitely go back and watch episode 4 again that will help forsure

[@isaachanson9347]

The way the merchant was trying so hard to rebuild the temple broke my heart 😭😭

[@Onthewayover]

I'm glad the context of these commands is getting explained. I think it's important to note that these are civil cases, in which no laws were broken and no one was significantly harmed. God sends rain on the evil and the good, but He also punishes evil.

[@Peggy-su7jq]

Always consequences, even for doing good!

[@TruthUntoPower]

@onthewayover we're all evil and deserved to be punished, but the good news is that God has given us an opportunity through the teachings of Jesus to turn from our evil ways and follow what Jesus commanded his followers to do to be good.

[@remiyae5988]

Forgiveness doesn't come easily. I know that I'm not the only one struggling with this. Often it helps to imagine when Jesus was on the cross. Some people shook their heads mocking him. They knew nothing of him. What prayer he did on that cross keeps helping me persevere. Sometimes it's so harsh and hurts a lot. To be misunderstood, to be blamed for. To be despised. But that cannot be the reason that I can hate them or get angry toward them. I know Jesus did the opposite. I HOPE I CAN JUST THINK OF HIM through all this.❤ and looking forward to watch this!!

[@kk-qy4sc]

i have difficulty understanding why the tree of knowledge/good and evil was created. i have difficulty appreciating why a 'loving god' would put a thing such as that in the garden. why create temptation a thing that god would know would be the downfall of man upon creating it ...[?] trauma has devastated my life as has not having good examples [of how to live] shown to me. my life atm is heavy after a lifetime of trauma and hardship. i will persist in learning from gods word and will continue to take guidance from this and other channels but i wonder if i will ever be able to heal and wonder if i will ever feel at peace.

[@David_Shittu]

​@@kk-qy4sc So, I think the tree of knowledge of good and evil was not inherently bad on it's own. It is that man disobey that led to sin. Both the temptation and the sin of man is as a result of God's will. God want those that serve him not robot. But I think this "theology" is not what you need with the story you shared. I can't imagine what you're going through. I just want to say that you are heard. And God's hears you. He says that He will keep you in perfect peace if your mind is stay on Him (Ish 26:3). Keep trusting God as you said. I would also recommend that you take stock on the good things in your life. Write it down if possible. Appreciate God for that. Rejoice in it. See the "bad" from a good standpoint and things might change. Don't compare yourself with others but compare your today with yesterday. God bless you and give you guidance. A brother in Christ.

[@joshuaokojie1212]

@@kk-qy4scwhy did God create the sun moon and stars? Why did He create plant and animals? Why did He create the heavens and the earth? God knows everything and when God does a thing, it is good. Not because God does good things only but because ‘Everything’ that God does, is good. You do not know things like God knows things. Why did i decide to reply you? Who am i? Where am i from? Where was i born? When was i born? You do not know. But God knows all that and more. So instead of trying to bring God down to your level of knowledge so that He can answer your questions. Submit and accept His Ways and His Words. See, recognise , know that you do not know everything and that God knows everything. And that God is good because God is God. But i can tell you that, when you submit to His Ways and His Words. He will send you His Spirit and by His Spirit, everything will make sense and you will see and understand why all things happen as they do. I hope that answers your question?

[@joshuaokojie1212]

@@kk-qy4sc but i also hear your suffering and so I pray and prophesy into your life by the Spirit of God. God will help you and He will turn your life around into its best and greatest version, in Jesus name, amen

[@ro-zeea.8734]

​@@David_Shittu to follow up to your thought. Is the thought that the tree was created isn't the point. To surcom to the fact that eve wanted to be equal to God or be God like. It's also about a lesson of having a free will.

[@nickjoffe8433]

One thing I like about the videos you guys make, is that you explain what biblical phrases meant in the context of ancient times. I always knew of the saying "Turn the other cheek." But only in this video did I learn of what that meant in the days when Christ walked the earth. So much care, planning and effort is put into these animations, and all of that is commendable.

[@kynn23]

Same here!

[@lavellefloyd4639]

Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: May God CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR MINDS, TEAMWORK, AND EFFORTS TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! AMEN!

[@The4Tifier]

I’m only noticing now that there are more and more people listening to Jesus’ sermon as the series progresses! Brilliant detail!

[@bummmbleqvb4025]

Because when your enemy does something hurtful to you, they want to make you feel & look like your less than human, but when you retaliate with Generosity, it makes them rethink their action and makes them realize that you are human, and that you are more than what they are trying to make you.

[@thiagoulart]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="380">6:20</a> SURREAL levels of animation 💯👏🏻❤️‍🔥

[@kerlangnongkynrih4894]

Maturing is Forgiving is easy what's hard is forgetting

[@lifewithmahalia]

We don't have to forget

[@amstarkey5023]

If we ask God to help us be like Him..Micah 7:19... Its possible, but may take time

[@daryll3493]

It's impossible for us to forget especially when something is really hurtful situations instead we choose to forgive of what we cannot forget, do not let the past take over you or overpower you. Have grace into yourself and dont let the past overpower

[@Grace_fisher]

Forgiving can only be done by forgetting the offence. God had literally stated that when we ask for forgiveness and he gives it to us, he also forgets the very thing that we did. God has chosen to let go of every bad decision you have made the second you begged him to forgive you. Therefore when he also states “you must forgive others as I have forgiven you” we need to forget what may have happened or otherwise we aren’t actually forgiving that person, just choosing to be nice to them is different. Not forgetting what they’ve done actually keeps you and that other person disabled and unable to move forward in any improvement- When they either ask you to forgive them or you choose to forgive them first whoever forgives can now officially move forward with no knowledge of the past. You need to trust in them as an entirely new human being who can now actually change their ways and do better- you need to put that trust in their hands every time so that they can feel the permission to now be better- But also not because they deserve it but because God expects you to. 🙏❤️ I love you all very much, and I mean this wholeheartedly.

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

This reminds me of when Joseph wept so loudly when seeing his brothers in the flesh. The story of Joseph is so powerful about the struggle of overcoming trauma and how much forgiveness costs. I found the book Total Forgiveness by RT Kendall so helpful with this, it goes through the story of Joseph and links to other people's stories in the modern day. God bless you in your ongoing journey.

[@upofloveyah8727]

Y'all guys are doing good, guys. HalleluYAH Shalom.

[@tigistteshomeiu6638]

It is very hard to love people by ourselves and the most difficult thing in the world is loving our enemies ...but if we are able to pour from the grace of God, yes we can.

[@vella8650]

Now that makes sense! It kind of forces people to wonder if they are in the wrong. Quite an interesting way to go about it.

[@dyoancanlas1668]

This is not a coincidence for i decided to isolate my self to everyone who did bad things to me. This is a reminder to me. Thank you

[@meronapaw]

Keep your sanity in any situation. Mental health is not cheap.

[@reenas90]

Wow! God you heard my tears this morning. You had to because I was so hurt about by roommate ways but this message was for me to hear. Thank You Bible Project😢

[@HomeSweetBeagle]

If your roommate is abusive it is important to note that the Bible does not tell us to continue in relationships with people who have damaged us and are not repentant or are still damaging us, family or not. In fact, the Scriptures are full of teachings instructing us to leave relationships with wicked or evil people, to be separate from them, to shun, outcast, and purge them from our midst.

[@darrenhwhite]

The animation man!! Why is no one talking about it???

[@katiedouglas19]

Several are. It's not being focused on, though, because while it is impressive, it isn't the point of the video.

[@timsmith9503]

This is the most convicting message series I’ve heard in a long time. It is a reminder of how good Jesus is and how much more growth I have in my Christian walk. It is easy to believe we have arrived in a mature Faith state and then we learn again that still Jesus calls us to go deeper. Each video convicts me more of my need for growth in my faith walk but also grace that Jesus is also not done with me yet.

[@terryallen3904]

Forgiveness is one of the main things I really struggle with as a Christian. This video is helping me to chip away at this resistance, thank you for making it!

[@chronic_daydreamer]

I’ve been studying the Bible for over 20 years and this series has brought some of these lessons to life in ways I’ve never had opened up to me before. Thank you for making these godly ideals so understandable and applicable. It really helps you see the wisdom in the ways of love when we really, truly live them.

[@noelight2900]

That ending with their steps breaking the line of separation instead of the separation breaking their relation is so beautiful!!!

[@sharlalovato2138]

🙏🏽

[@bryceperez9893]

Amen!!! So much power to that scene!

[@khaily6645]

You should make a video about those you know who have ill attention for you and how you deal with that as a Christian and how forgiveness comes to play. I always hear people saying you must forgive cuz that is what God would like. However, you can't lie or hide anything from God. God knows the pain you have in your heart and to forgive you must be genuine not simply saying it.

[@Adri_tine]

Definitely pray that God will help you to forgive truly in your heart and keep forgiving and praying until you truly mean what you say

[@Emerald-vk6up]

They did in the podacsst

[@Emerald-vk6up]

HAVE A NICE DAY !

[@ChildofGod98765]

Jesus I seek you everyday. Even when I feel like giving up I will keep faith. As a single mother. I’m struggling to make ends meet. My husband passed years ago. I have no one to turn to but you Lord JESUS. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. Lord I’m afraid. Every month I struggle trying to provide for my children struggling to pay rent and to buy groceries. Lord help me and hear my prayers. Amen.

[@happyandblessed5640]

Make sure you get all the benefits you are entitled to. Search for charities that offer grants and help. I don't know what country you are speaking from but food banks offer help. I have found if you find people going through the same stuff this will really help you. Reaching out is humbling and hard. Bless you, I feel your pain. You are not alone. ❤❤❤❤

[@stellastarfield1111]

I have returned to Jesus after many years of seperation and ofteb get wary about this type of content. I get wary because the reason I was seperated from Him was due to others who claimed to love Jesus but only spread hatred, division. But this video is so beautiful. The comments are so beautiful. I saw your reply to the woman in despair because of an affair and it was so HONEST!!! You admitted your limitations. That! That's the Love of Jesus Christ. Thank you.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We are happy you are here and following along with us. It's great to hear our resources are impacting you in such a meaningful way.

[@raymoneyhoney1887]

This is a cross we all have to carry, but we can't carry it ourselves. Forgiving someone who continues to hurt us is very hard but we must continue to ask God to help us carry this cross with us.

[@morganthomas4670]

Just when I needed it. Thank you God! :>

[@travelsizedlifebc9465]

I just witness some new revelation about my children and family and I'm so grateful to God 🙏🌿 for it has revealed my need to share the gospel truth of Jesus Christ and he's mercy and grace for them

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Agreed ❤

[@lukakostallas4576]

Not religious at all, but the animation and character designs are incredible!

[@JasonPSchafer]

Finally, after wrestling with why we should act this way in these examples, you have revealed a truth ive been seeking from these peaceful ideas from Jesus. I knew Christ was not calling us to to simply be submissive In an unjust world, but I never could articulate in my heart and mind the balance of how and why. You have finally told me in a way that is intuitive and I think will help a lot of Christians rebuild peace in a violent and broken world. God bless your work and this channel. Let us rebuild peace by addressing injustice peacefully by turning the other cheek.

[@Hanessy]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="587">9:47</a> the use of the red line, and the fact that healing requires you to cross the line is so beautiful. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="740">12:20</a> the line being washed away and the footsteps are immaculate

[@nellybaez5058]

No words will completely express how moving this video was to me! Keep up the good work!

[@cidered7888]

KEEP PREACHING THE WORD BROTHERS / SISTERS TRUTH AMEN 🙏❤️🙏 MUCH LOVE X

[@user-gv2xf1no6n]

❤

[@tattedviolinist]

Drop it early! Gotta see this

[@theriveroffaith852]

Without chastisement, love is nothing. God chastens us because He loves us. And we should do the same with others out of a pure heart and care for their own will and their own future.

[@angelicawiliana270]

the animation in this is a masterpiece!

[@judy5903]

Hello 👋 I need this TODAY! Seriously 😒

[@xTSxVCR]

Thank you so much for giving context to Jesus’s teaching. So many years listen to pastors speaking on this teaching with no context left me with feeling like something was missing to truly understand what Jesus was trying to teach. With the cultural context, the teaching is so much clearer to me now. God bless bible project!!

[@museluvr]

Forgiveness is hard. But, I am finding it easier to with each forgiving of someone' actions against me. Christ did it, so must I. I've forgiven my father whom I hated ... it was free'ing. Christ sets us free. Pains me when people complain of another, I tell them to forgive, and they 'oh hell no' ... yeh, hell is the one place they will see if they cannot. If we do not forgive, God does not forgive us. So simply spelled out in the Our Father' prayer, to do His will, not our own.

[@baddiezone]

Anyone who causes us pain , has to do with them and not us. So yes Pray for unhealed people as they damage themselves more and create more suffering in their lives.

[@samaellibog69]

I love and worship the one true God and Jesus is my savior. More power to bible project.

[@ryancadek]

I just found this series by you guys but I just wanted to say, thank you guys for the hard work you put into clarifying the word of God. This video was fantastic and was a fantastic reminder from the sermon on the mount as well as a fantastic reminder on how we as Christians should live. I find that it can sometimes be really be easy to forget the teachings of Jesus as well the biblical writers so I really appreciate what you guys do and you do it in such a way that makes it really easy to understand so thank you guys and your entire team. May God bless you all and give you strength even in the midst of hard times to continue to do the incredible work that you guys do ❤

[@ryancadek]

@@ChristianJune32002 indeed it is, why do you ask?

[@ChristianJune32002]

@@ryancadek Because I want people to believe in the biblical God. What is the Trinity?

[@ryancadek]

@@ChristianJune32002 that God is 1, however there are 3 persons in that Godhead. Each has a different role that they play and all 3 are unique persons, however they are all one God. In both the New and Old testement we are told of how God is mutiple persons. In Genesis 1:26 we find God using describing words like "us" and "our" to describe God. The New Testement tells us that Jesus is God, including verses in which Jesus himself makes claims of being God, as well as verses that tell us that there is one God indicating that even at the time of the New Testement, the trinity was an idea acknowleged by the early Christians like St. Paul. The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of God within the bible and yet also is identified as more than just a thing, but a person that is seperate from the Father or the Son; He is identified as a Helper by Jesus, as one that can be Grieved in Ephesians. The bible does teach of a trinitarian God.

[@yesicaalvarez1179]

I am really struggling forgiving and feeling grace towards someone that is hurting my husband at work. Even he has more grace towards her than me and it makes me angry because I feel he is letting her take more advantage of him. I know he is trying to be radical like Jesus in ‘loving’ her and someone how that makes it harder for me. This person is just a troublemaker and seems to have no shame. His supervisor has no conviction and courage to discipline her. I am also very frustrated at him. I have never been able to relate to the idea of enemies until now. Please pray for God to change my heart and clean it of this ugliness. Thank you 🙏

[@yasminogbu8929]

What really helps me is that I ask God to take my vengeance. I literally pry that God will not let that person continue in their destructive behaviour. Honestly it really works. He should avoid her at all costs also doesn’t need to speak to her. Jesus didn’t answer all the questions thrown at him. Wisdom is key

[@quasimodo614]

Many narcissists rearing up at the moment.

[@censari544]

@@quasimodo614Fr your husband got this. None of your business. I don’t know how you let this corrode your heart. But know this pray for your enemies and pray for yourself. Trust your husband more. And as a woman trust the way he follows God as a woman. Gods already forgave you pray to forgive yourself.

[@quasimodo614]

@censari544 sorry, I don't understand your message.

[@censari544]

@@quasimodo614 my apologies meant for the original poster.

[@amstarkey5023]

These videos are such a blessing! Who knew that an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, meant to restore equal value not equal retribution. What would our world and faiths have become if we walked all these truths?

[@johanblancoeca]

My family and I love you, guys. Thanks for everything you do.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you and your family.

[@62-777]

Bc it releases our soul from having a bitter root. John <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="516">8:36</a> So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

[@davidtruong9367]

Your videos are literally a Godsend. Thank you for all your organization does for the faith.

[@mysterymonk19]

Those two close ups of the rain and footprints was incredible!

[@victorzulu5495]

By virtual I can attest to this principle being one of the truly most difficult to follow as a Christian in fact, this is one of those things that test you to see if truly you are what you claim you are

[@NoelCarson]

I needed this video. I was going through a hard time and even if Jesus really didn't mean what you guys said, it gave me a new meaning to how I treat my bosses who are making me feel oppressed. I value my integrity and honesty and, I was about to give it up until I saw this video... Just in time!!!

[@kymdickman8910]

Praising God!!! He is SO good!

[@user-dw6fh2st8x]

beautifully made. As a fellow animator, I just LOVE what bible project does. I just started being a donator also :)

[@Definerefine1408]

I hope they find happiness and peacefulness so that the bitterness from inside should not reflect from their tongue.

[@quishia]

I love how the Bible Project shows the physical realm but also shows a glimpse of its effect in the spiritual realm with the contrast shifts within the two dimensions.

[@HomeSweetBeagle]

Consider that God reconciled us to Himself through the blood of Christ. He forgave us of our sins, but He also restored us to relationship with Himself. That reconciliation required our repentance. Repentance is the key to any hopes for reconciliation in our estranged relationships today. So it's important to understand that you can forgive someone without resuming contact or picking a relationship back up. You can forgive someone even if you know you can never have the same relationship. Depending on the circumstances, you may even need to avoid contact.

[@kymdickman8910]

True …and, with the presence of the Holy Spirit empowering you, you can take up your own identity again as a child of God even after someone has broken you down to subhuman. You can walk in joy, peace and love. You can be empowered to command respect without manipulating other people... because you are secure in your identity as a son/daughter of the Living God!

[@hoxiefam6731]

Yes!

[@TerranKayJ]

Oh Lord increase our strength

[@kombokoroma8533]

I’m excited. Jesus bless u all!❤❤️‍🔥💕🤍❤️💗🔥🩸of Jesus bless u all!

[@FamiliarFaith]

I needed this a lot. I have a friend who always annoys me in every way and for no reason, to them it's not "annoying" it's "fun". I struggle a lot from holding myself back from getting angry and aruptedly saying anything rude that will hurt or offend them because I have anger issues and I get angry easily . Today I almost lost it, it almost got out of hand but I was holding it all in, untill school ended and then this popped up on my feed! Thank you for sharing, I will try letting loose, forgive and forgetting...!

[@Jonathan-vq5gb]

I love the direction you guys are going with the artwork.

[@ifrekeumana7121]

I like what you guys did with the musical theme of the sermon on the mount. Making it sound like things aren't quite right.

[@jesusmyvoiceofhope5391]

I finally understand this Bible's passage completely

[@AthanaSus]

a very fresh take on the sermon of the mount. These verses have become so modernized for me that ive forgotten that, when put in the context of Jesus' time (like the cloak and shirt) shows a radical way to love our enemies, by exposing their evil with generosity. How radical

[@bibleproject]

It's great to hear you are enjoying the Sermon on the Mount series! Thank you for your encouragement and for following along!

[@josh-dane]

So incredible! Thank you for explaining these facets of God's heart in clear ways - adding the context of ancient-day really helped a lot too! The animation is beautiful and the symbol of the cracks/divides caused by hamrful/sin actions was powerful. Thank you all so much for what you do and your creative output in the name of reconciliation, healing, and Jesus' heart for all people. So beautiful. Keep it up!

[@bibleproject]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We appreciate you and your encouragement today! It's great to hear our resources are impacting you in such a meaningful way.

[@StewardofEldenforge]

Jesus was badass

[@macaelawalker5048]

Allen broke that down really nicely. The rain really was impactful too❤ great video

[@user-cr6fm4fo7x]

Your enemy is already self destructive . That's why Jesus said pray from them for they don't know what they are doing. He also said something about pearls and pigs , I think he also gave us a generous dose do and don't when it comes to people in the book of Proverbs.

[@ChrisJenkspiano]

Great video. I found it helpful in understanding the meaning behind Jesus' apparent provocations like turning the other cheek. I found terms like creative love, peace through forgiveness etc really helpful

[@susanna6978]

This oughta be good. 😂

[@Mpina7777]

𝐒𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞

[@danjohnson5802]

FACTS very powerful video 💪🏾

[@woodieclark894]

Grateful for the wisdom revealed in the scripture brought to life by the Bible Project!

[@user-fr7pw7xm2e]

Funny I’m seeing this today I mad a friend of an enemy to earlier today ! I used the word enemy for lack of a softer word . Thanks. And god bless you

[@carolynalverson3350]

This is one of the best presentations you have made. Hod is truly in the work that you all are doing. Thank you!

[@carolynalverson3350]

Correction of misspelled word: Replace “Hod” with God.

[@kymdickman8910]

@@carolynalverson3350 my finger often hits the h when I mean to hit g, too 😅

[@josephmuela5389]

I loved this! Truly, an explanation of wisdom that I didn’t even know. The behind the scenes was also super interesting. Thanks, guys!

[@stonesdude154]

I bet we have to love them

[@JT5555]

i'll take that action: i bet you have to destroy your enemies at all costs and consume them to absorb their power.

[@savannahshumpert]

Wow! One of the best explanations of these topics from the Sermon on the Mount I've ever heard. Praise God for the work you do and God bless! ❤️🙏

[@HiBye-rh7hg]

The animation is insane!!!

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you.

[@HiBye-rh7hg]

@@ChristianJune32002 girl…

[@ChristianJune32002]

@@HiBye-rh7hg What do you mean?

[@HiBye-rh7hg]

@@ChristianJune32002 you asked the holy trinity is biblical. The father, the son, the Holy Spirit are all God in different forms. They’re all mentioned in the bible to be God. So yes it’s biblical.

[@ChristianJune32002]

@@HiBye-rh7hg Are the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit three Spirits?

[@A.Soul.Of.A.Dove.Ministries]

I can't wait for this to be released...such a powerful message and lesson to endure.

[@kooyawadjei]

This is so hard. Help me Jesus

[@yasminogbu8929]

I’ve really struggled continually being kind & forgiving. I’ve felt really that I’ve been taken advantage of ( even by other Christians ). Being honest & clear is so important and not confuse being good to people with people pleasing. Giving in friendships there should be a healthy balance of it being reciprocal. Not take take take. I attracted so many users being kind. I’m still trying to find what the wise thing is to do. I still believe being forgiving is good for us! Being kind is good for us too! We win! It’s about being wise & staying away from takers and prying for those who do that advantage. I’ve realise I don’t need to stay around those people. Any one else going through this?

[@Notme_101]

I really need this

[@ProWrestlingSupershow]

I worry about those who take advantage of ones kindness.

[@HomeSweetBeagle]

I agree. The Bible does not tell us to continue in relationships with people who have damaged us or are still damaging us, family or not. In fact, the Scriptures are full of teachings instructing us to leave relationships with wicked or evil people, to be separate from them, to shun, outcast, and purge them from our midst.

[@Esther_Akpabio55]

Hello, don't worry too much about what others do, just as long as your own ways pleases the Lord, He makes even your enemies to be at peace with you. Don't bother about people, just focus on doing good... You could pray for God to change them to be better people, read Gal 6:9-11, 1 pet 3:17-18.

[@censari544]

Love thy neighbor as thyself. ““So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, as it sums up the Law and the Prophets.“ I feel this is better said than the golden rule. And rebukes most of the confusion.

[@anartclown562]

I truly appreciate the way you guys also give historical context to teachings!!!

[@annesoul1197]

I love how these guys make the Bible and especially Jesus' teachings make sense. So often we have to know the culture of the time for Jesus' parables and teachings to understand His message. thank you BibleProject. God Bless you

[@valkyrie3493]

That redefinition of "turn the other cheek" is what we need right now. 😅😅😅

[@Esther_Akpabio55]

Turning the other cheek simply means don't pay evil with evil 1per3:9, forgo retaliation for personal offenses.

[@valkyrie3493]

@@Esther_Akpabio55 it's like you didn't watch the video.

[@censari544]

@@valkyrie3493 In modern terms it’s having an advantage in the spirit. Don’t hate anyone just feel pity. Repay them back with humbleness and the humility of a king. Keep their hearts in your best interest. Humans aren’t pets are animals. Don’t things to exploit or expense others. Don’t toy with peoples hearts. Honor your neighbors more than yourself.

[@MickeyThomas408]

For me, it’s “how do I interact with people who can’t stand me” I pray for answers God, and please show me the way Jesus✝️ Amen 🙏🏼

[@tammyhand1183]

Creative love is the only path to real peace🙏

[@eggxecution]

made clear this was hard for me to understand

[@user-lg1ex8ic8v]

you can never rush the chef

[@Simone-wg2mz]

I am so excited!!!!

[@coybi]

What a beautiful video, thank you

[@rayfeetrono259]

Great bible stories and teachings through effective use of graphics! On a side note, just curious how you guys make any money from KZbin considering I noticed all your videos do not have any advertisements in all of them.

[@bibleproject]

Thank you for your encouragement! We are so happy that we can be a resource for you. We are a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that makes free resources like videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable and transformative. I hope this helps!

[@JT5555]

*TEN DAYS?* but i hate everyone *NOW.>_

[@TheLoopofSound]

😂

[@JT5555]

@@TheLoopofSound still a *WEEK* to go.>:T

[@tallesmilleto6784]

For now, we must exercise our patience lol.

[@maik4946]

Oh man hilarious 😂 I love you

[@WealthyMercy]

Finally open. May God give you the grace for creative love😘❣️

[@StepSampson]

Amen! Absolutely love the way you guys broke this down with absolute simplicity. It can be difficult to forgive and love our enemies but once you reach that point you feel God even more. Jesus is love and I find satisfaction in pleasing him. Again we are human and this can be challenging at times but once we surrender our emotions it becomes easier and peaceful. Be wise as as a serpent and harmless as a dove❤❤❤