Theme for the Week: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD
Reading: Exodus 23:4-5
Exodus 23:5 (NIV)
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
It is very obvious what many would do seeing their enemy in pain. Although they might be able to help ease the pain of their enemy, they will not do so, but rejoice that their enemy has gotten what they deserve.
This should not be so with the believer and follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even in the times of revenge, where an eye for an eye and a tooth for tooth was the order of justice, God gave a law to be kind to enemies. Yes, it is true that some enemies you help might in turn cause you greater harm, we should not stand on that to refrain our help while we possibly can.
While we were yet sinners and enemies of God, He showed us love (Rom. 5:8). As children of the Father who shows love to even His enemies, we must emulate Him and save our enemies in any way possible.
Stay blessed.
Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, be praised. LORD God, fill us with love for our enemies Christ Jesus. Amen.
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