I liked these readings, they've been very interesting. I liked the passage about loving your enemies. It's so true. Have you ever tried to be really nice to those who just don't like you? If you can keep it up, people will generally be nice back. This is difficult since most people usually react negatively to those who don't like them. In this passage, it states that you should do this in obedience to God, but there's no need, because it's human nature to be nice to those who are nice to you, so if you step up and are the nice one first, others will be nice back.
"Don't judge, and you will not be judged; don't condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give and it will be given to you". This reminds me a little bit of Karma from Buddhism and Hinduism. If you do good to others, forgive, and give as well as refrain from judging and condemning, then it will come back to you. By not doing these things to others they will be less likely to do them to you.
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Awesome response. I also really thought how true it was when he said "love you enemies". How true that is and if others lives by that saying we would have noting to worry about. It was great advice in just a few short but powerful words. Great article.
ReplyDeleteOk so the whole love your enemies thing i totally agree with...i find this idea kind of funny though cuz if everyone loved their enemies our world would be a better place. so many issues are caused from just treating people bad. Obviously people just dont listen cuz most religions portray this idea.
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