Matthew 5
Jesus provides us with instructions on how to address those we might otherwise deem unlovable, including those who seek to harm us. It's simply not enough to love only those who love us or who we like - we must love everyone...all of the time, regardless of the circumstances. We should not only not avoid these unlovable ones but go to them as Jesus did.
John Piper provides useful thoughts on loving difficult people, and how we should love God most to love others best.
Jesus shares a meal with sinners (Mark 2).
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing and incredible God who loves me even though I continue to sin! Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessing. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? v46
Jesus provides us with instructions on how to address those we might otherwise deem unlovable, including those who seek to harm us. It's simply not enough to love only those who love us or who we like - we must love everyone...all of the time, regardless of the circumstances. We should not only not avoid these unlovable ones but go to them as Jesus did.
John Piper provides useful thoughts on loving difficult people, and how we should love God most to love others best.
Jesus shares a meal with sinners (Mark 2).
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing and incredible God who loves me even though I continue to sin! Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessing. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
