Exposition of Matthew 5:38-42

It has repeatedly become clear to us in these es­says on Jesus' interpretation of the law, that He is speaking of the real righteousness of grace, which is the establishment of the law in the hearts of the sons of the Kingdom. These latter are the light of the world, a city on a hilltop, and light on a candlestick. The sons of the Kingdom come to manifestation in their being a different people than those of this world; theirs is indeed a righteousness that is more abound­ing than that of the...