Luke 6:27, 32–36
Jesus said, “But I say to you that
listen, if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even
sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you,
what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those
from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to
sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend,
expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be
children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be
merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Reflection
• How
do I respond to Jesus’
calls on me bluntly not to treat others as they deserve but as the Father
treats them—with compassion, mercy and forgiveness?
• Am I willing to pray for those
who have done me mischief?