“Bless
Those Who Curse You”
“But I say to you that listen, Love your
enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those
who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the
cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not
withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone
takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would
have them do to you.”
“If you love those who love you, what credit is
that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those
who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?
Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies,
do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your
reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for his is
kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is
merciful.”
Luke 6:27-36
So who have you helped, that you did not like?
We all put money in the kettle during Christmas, regardless of our faith. The
real test is whether we will give something, knowing that we will get
absolutely nothing in return. Selfless giving is the key – not the credit we
get. In the name of Jesus, who can you bless today?
The
motive of giving reveals the character of the giver
more than the gift itself.
Our Daily
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