Today's readings ask for us to make one of the most difficult of sacrifices: to love those who hate us. This is easily written, but almost impossible to follow. Yet, considering the state of our nation and our world today, I find this message to be one extraordinarily relevant. So many are obsessed with revenge and hatred that they forget those ideas are self-feeding monsters. The more they continue, the stronger they become.
Jesus asks us to give forgiveness, love, and charity just as we ask Him for those things. Rather than spouting hatred, hoping for terrible things to happen to those you disagree with, or giving up on our future, work towards making the world a better place by forgiving, praying for, and loving your enemies. To be clear, this does not mean accepting or condoning evil, but rather working towards the good.
I know it's an area where I need a great deal of work.
Jesus asks us to give forgiveness, love, and charity just as we ask Him for those things. Rather than spouting hatred, hoping for terrible things to happen to those you disagree with, or giving up on our future, work towards making the world a better place by forgiving, praying for, and loving your enemies. To be clear, this does not mean accepting or condoning evil, but rather working towards the good.
I know it's an area where I need a great deal of work.
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