The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not--Do your…
“The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not--Do your duty, but--Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus says if we are His disciples we shall always do these things. There will be no spirit of--"Oh, well, I cannot do any more, I have been so misrepresented and misunderstood". . . Never look for right in the other man, but never cease to be right yourself. We are always looking for justice; the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is--Never look for justice, but never cease to live it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True discipleship demands exceeding expectations, not just fulfilling duty.
In simple terms: Go beyond what is required.
Key Takeaway
Live out justice actively.
Themes
faith
justice
service
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- social activism
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “doing what is not your duty” mean to you?
- How can you balance self-care with service?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self-sacrifice may lead to burnout.