"You have have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth'. But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy'. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
This is one that I struggle with pray for my enemies. Pray for those that keep hurting me over and over. Pray for those who have mistreated me. It is a hard one. But I have them all on my prayer list. I try to say a prayer for them daily. Sometimes all I can say is "God let them see your love today." or "God be with them." I'm working on turning the other cheek. I'm working on letting God handle justice. It's hard. I know that I will take a lifetime to figure it out.
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