March 12
Luke 6:29-31 NIV) “If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. {30} Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. {31} Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
(Romans 12:17-19 NIV) “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. {18} If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. {19} Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.””
The Golden Rule is simple: Treat others like you want to be treated. This may be difficult, but it’s not really complicated. Jesus gives three examples. First, if someone slaps you on the cheek, offer to let them slap you again. Don’t hit back. The Christian trusts in God, not fists. Second, if someone wants to steal from you, give them more than they demand. Go the extra mile. Show them that Christians value people more than possessions. Third, if someone needs what you have, give it to them. Be generous. There are two types of people in this world: godly and ungodly. Ungodly people love those who are good to them. That’s natural, but there’s nothing special about it. Godly people love even those who hate them. That’s supernatural, and stands high above “normal” behavior. It’s no big deal when we love those who love us, but loving those who don’t love you is God stuff. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day
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