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I can remember a couple of lines I said a lot when I was a little kid. Can you remember any? Some were probably: "No" "MOM" or "Shotgun!" The one I was thinking of was, "That's not fair!" Now, this phrase can be used in a whole variety of situations. I would say it after being told I was grounded, or after one of my brothers received a nicer gift than I did, or even after my brother got the front seat for the FIFTH TIME IN A ROW!!! We all have this inherent belief that we should be treated fairly. Before I go on I just want to say that we should treat each other fairly. This is something God calls us to do. However, this idea of fair can be a bad thing. Let's look at these few verses:
If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6:32-36
I'm sure a lot of you have read these few verses and thought to yourself..."Hmmm, that sounds like something I should do..." However, then you walk away from your Bible and you never let what Jesus has said really affect you. If you would read this verse and really meditate on what Jesus is saying you're first reaction could very well be, "That's SO not fair." And honestly, according to the world we live in it isn't fair. Being asked to give to those who will never be able to pay us back seems a little backwards. However, this is the kingdom we belong to, and this is the life we are called to. Jesus had a knack for stirring people up with how radical he was, and what is interesting is he still does it today. The perfect example are these verses. So, I will leave you with a question: who are you giving to. Who are you loving? Is it just the people who can pay you back and who are like you? Are you willing to step outside of the bubble you are in to love and give to those who NEED it.
Luke 6:32-36
I'm sure a lot of you have read these few verses and thought to yourself..."Hmmm, that sounds like something I should do..." However, then you walk away from your Bible and you never let what Jesus has said really affect you. If you would read this verse and really meditate on what Jesus is saying you're first reaction could very well be, "That's SO not fair." And honestly, according to the world we live in it isn't fair. Being asked to give to those who will never be able to pay us back seems a little backwards. However, this is the kingdom we belong to, and this is the life we are called to. Jesus had a knack for stirring people up with how radical he was, and what is interesting is he still does it today. The perfect example are these verses. So, I will leave you with a question: who are you giving to. Who are you loving? Is it just the people who can pay you back and who are like you? Are you willing to step outside of the bubble you are in to love and give to those who NEED it.
posted by Skylar # 8:53 AM 