This is that last of the “You have heard that it was said, but I say to you” sayings in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been correcting the misinterpretation and misapplication of the law that was being taught by the scribes and pharisees. Matthew 5:43-48
God makes a promise, through His Son, of loyal love to us where He passionately acts in our best interest despite our brokenness and sin. This love acts sacrificially, in the face of imperfection and changing performance. Matthew 5:27-32
Today we will use John 3:16 as a litmus test to see whether or not we have lost something of the wonder that should characterize us as we think about what God has done to rescue us.