More Than The “Pagans”

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” (Matthew 5:43–47, NIV 1984). 

My Musings – What are we doing more than others?  If we stand out from the crowd, is it for the right reason?  Or are we blending in with the “pagans?”  When we get pushed around by our “enemies,” do we push back with enmity?  Are we welcoming…