When you’re persecuted, harassed, and face opposition, you need to respond with a blessing.
Jesus says in Luke 6:27-29, “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.”
Who does that?
Not many people, actually.
It’s what sets Christians apart, because it’s not a natural or popular or easy response.
It takes a lot of courage to do those things!
Any fool can fight back. Any wimp can retaliate. Anyone can say something mean back. Even parrots can be taught to curse.
God wants you to love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who hurt you, and turn the other cheek.
Is that easy? No.
You can only do it by being filled with God’s love, and it is the most powerful form of witness.
When you refuse to retaliate and instead respond in love at work or with somebody who doesn’t like you, God will be pleased and you’re going to be blessed.
Jesus paid a price for you. He says there’s a price to be paid for following Him.
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