SyndicationJan192009
DB - Monday 19th January 2009 - Impossible?
You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I tell you not to resist an evil person. - Matthew 5: 38 - 39
You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I tell you not to resist an evil person. - Matthew 5: 38 - 39
One of the toughest action for us is the ability to control ourselves when we are angry or disappointed. An outburst come about because our anger within is too great to hide. We must not explode each time we get angry. Do not allow hatred to accumulate within. Forgiving is the right medicine to cool temperature and swallow pride, pain and hurt.
To benefit from someone's mutual love, care and concern, we need consistently to renew our faith and love for one another. Any doubt or mistrust must be settle before the sunrise each morning. This would ensure continuous pleasure of trust and acceptance.
With a stranger, at times, it is important to understand their view point. As we know that we should not be unequally yoke, there will be others who may not appreciate when we go about doing our Lord's work. Jesus - a perfect and sinless Man He is, was stoned and crucified. Who then are we to complain?
We seek God's grace to remain humble and not to retaliate.
It takes true strength to refuse to retaliate.