Thursday, October 27, 2005
great expectations. christians always get the greatest expectations.
i've figured the answer why. no where else in any philosophy or religion do you get such advice:
matthew 5:44 "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."
Matthew 5:38:45 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust."
in this day and age, to be like jesus is so hard. i look at the verse and i can't help but wonder- is jesus insane? it's humanly impossible to be that perfect. didn't this world crucify perfection?
hmm.debbie at 3:55 PM