Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly.” (Luke 6: 27-28).
Being a Christian is the hardest thing in our life. We tend to become what we hate. Jesus loved us and died for us when we were his enemies.
Perhaps the hardest thing we will ever do, is to love that person. We need to refrain from returning evil thoughts for evil deed. Returning evil for evil has no place in the life of a Christian. When we carry unforgiveness, hateful thoughts, wishes for revenge in our hearts, then we are carrying a burden that will end up harming us seriously in the long run.
Saint Paul says, “Never pay back evil with evil… as much as possible be at peace with everyone… Never try to get revenge: leave that to God,” (Rom 12:17-19).
God looks on us with the utmost tenderness and love. Forgiveness and healing are the gifts that God continually offers us, with no questions asked.
Psalm: “The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy,” (Ps 102).
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