Readings:
Esther 2
Romans 12:3-16
Focus:
Romans 12:14: "Call down blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses."
This is one of the most radical teachings of Christianity. Christians are not instructed to pursue their enemies. They are told not to seek vengeance. Instead, Jesus teaches Christians to love their enemies.
This does not mean that we should allow people to do whatever they want. We should not foolishly let an abusive husband continue to beat his wife. We should not let criminals terrorize victims.
But it does mean that, while restraining people from doing evil, we should at the same time work, without hatred, for the good of those same people. We should earnestly hope and pray for their future betterment. We should call down blessings upon them, not curses.
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