Matthew 5:38-42
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
Matthew 5:38-42
Dear Jesus,
Your words are very difficult to apply to my life because I am so prone to wanting to get even with people. It takes great faith in you to let go and trust that you, the heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit will do what’s best for those who offend and mistreat me. Thank you for living these difficult words in my place. Give me the supernatural power to boldly love the bad guys as much as the good.
Amen
Pastor Don Patterson
A soul that offends others and is loved in return has almost touched the face of God.
Additional Reading: Romans 12, 1 John 4.
