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An Example of Counter-Cultural Living\nThaine Norris\n10-11-2020\nCounter-cultural living is Kingdom of God living. The ways of the Kingdom of God are most often OPPOSITE the ways of the world.\nJESUS WAS THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT MOST PEOPLE EXPECTED.\nSee Isaiah 9:2-7, then\u2026\nList two ways that Jesus was opposite to messianic expectations.\n1: ___________________________________________\n2: ___________________________________________\nList two teachings of Jesus that are opposite to worldly thinking.\n1: ___________________________________________\n2: ___________________________________________\nCONSIDER THE STORY OF ENRICO DIPAZZIO AND HIS LUMBER.\nMatthew 5:40 \u201cAnd if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your _______________ as well.\u201d\nEnrico Dipazzio was a \u201cwise steward,\u201d investing everything into the Kingdom of God.\nMatthew 25:14-30, especially vs 16-17: He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more.\nQuestion: What is the purpose of the resources God has entrusted to you?\nCONSIDER THE STORY OF ENRICO DIPAZZIO IN THE CONCENTRATION CAMP.\nRomans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.\nRomans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God\u2019s wrath. For it is written: \u201cVengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.\u201d\n20On the contrary,\n\u201cIf your enemy is hungry, feed him;\nif he is thirsty, give him a drink.\nFor in so doing,\nyou will heap burning coals on his head.\u201d\n21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.\nThis is what it looks like to live counter-culturally, as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven.