35“But love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; for your reward will be great (rich, abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High; because He Himself is kind and gracious and good to the ungrateful and the wicked. Luke 6:35 The Amplified Study Bible . Zondervan. Kindle Edition.
The teachings of Jesus are contrary to the way most people think and act. Most people seek to do what is best for themselves, what will benefit them and make their life more comfortable. How they treat other people is based on how other people treat them. If they are your enemy there is no advantage to treat them well and do anything good for them as it will only reinforce their way of doing whatever they think is right. Jesus taught that our motivation must always be based in true love, like his love, that always did what was best for the other person regardless of what the other person had done to you. Grace is giving what other people do not deserve and this is how God operates with all of mankind. He is gracious and always acts in the best interests of the people. When we treat people as God treats them with love and grace, we will be rewarded by God. We must always live in a way that is pleasing to God and responds as God would respond in every situation we encounter.
No comments:
Post a Comment