Matthew 5:43-48
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.
Like The Message says, “Grow Up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live generously and graciously towards others, the way God lives toward you.”
God’s love is so big---we can try to live like Him. Remember how Jesus was so accepting of everyone---sinners and Pharisees. Sometimes it seems like He was more accepting of the tax collector types than the Pharisees. He expected more of those Pharisees. Do we expect more of our religious leaders than of others?
God wants us to love everyone equally---so take a look at how you treat others. Love your enemies---who are your “enemies”? Pray for those who persecute you---who is actually persecuting you?
Love, Pray, Eat. Eat those spiritual concepts and consider with each interaction you have with others today. Are you are treating them like Jesus would? Could you treat others the way you would treat Jesus Himself?
Lord, on this Valentines’ Day may your love flow through us to those we love and to those we hesitate to show love and acceptance.
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