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“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ lend to ‘sinners,’ expecting to be repaid in full.
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:32-36
As we continue through the relationship series, here's some Scriptures on what Jesus Himself has commanded us to do when it comes to dealing with those we do not approve of. The reasoning behind His expectation is given in verse 36 - because He is kind to the ungrateful (that is us) and the wicked (us including!)
Now tell me do we have any say in it; one way or another; except to follow in His foot steps? When He has forgiven us so much can't we forgive someone who offended us?
How long you want to hold on to a grudge over an insensitive comment a family member made over Thanksgiving dinner couple of years ago?! How about pick up the phone and call that person sometime today? It might even go straight to voice message; making it easy on you. All you may have to say is, "Hello! It's me! Just wanted to say hi!" That's all.
Try it and see how refreshing you feel afterwards.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ lend to ‘sinners,’ expecting to be repaid in full.
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:32-36
As we continue through the relationship series, here's some Scriptures on what Jesus Himself has commanded us to do when it comes to dealing with those we do not approve of. The reasoning behind His expectation is given in verse 36 - because He is kind to the ungrateful (that is us) and the wicked (us including!)
Now tell me do we have any say in it; one way or another; except to follow in His foot steps? When He has forgiven us so much can't we forgive someone who offended us?
How long you want to hold on to a grudge over an insensitive comment a family member made over Thanksgiving dinner couple of years ago?! How about pick up the phone and call that person sometime today? It might even go straight to voice message; making it easy on you. All you may have to say is, "Hello! It's me! Just wanted to say hi!" That's all.
Try it and see how refreshing you feel afterwards.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22
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So, how did you enjoy your coffee with Jesus? Care to share?