SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2024
TEXT:
MATTHEW 5:38-42
38: “You have heard
that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
39: But I tell you, do
not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them
the other cheek also.
40: And if anyone wants
to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
41: If anyone forces
you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
42: Give to the one who
asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
(New
International Version Holy Bible)
TOPIC:
RESPONDING TO HARSH TREATMENT
Life is full of
different experiences, some of which put you in impossible situations you never
imagined. Christians respond to provocations in different ways and have various
means of dealing with them.
Jesus gave some nuggets
to help us respond to provocations as we journey on this side of eternity.
Instead of retaliating, He expects us to be calm and even allow ourselves to be
cheated by the evil person.
He advises us to follow
the path of peace up to the end of the situation. This is obviously not what
the society in which we live ascribes to.
It is more appealing to
repay evil with evil which makes us feel better for "fighting for our
rights. But doing this will certainly lead to more chaos and make people miss
the blessings of God.
QUESTION:
How do you respond to those who provoke you?
PRAYER:
Help me, dear Lord, to remember Your instructions whenever I am provoked. Make
me respond in a way that glorifies You, in Jesus name. Amen.
Remain
Blessed
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