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Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-28

Many times we come into contact with people who are very rude and cast judgment. They make fun of us because we do not wear the up-to-date name brand  clothing they wear, drive the fancy cars they drive, or hang with the crowd they run with. I have learned that being different is not so bad. It is very pleasing to God.  The Bible says in Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, “bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.” Your peers that don’t like you and make fun of you are what you would consider to be your enemies. The ones who use and abuse you and only want something to do with you when they need something are also what I would consider to be an enemy. God commands us to love these people and to do good to them. We should pray for them and show them the love of God in our daily walk.

As you read Dr. Robinson’s life story as a child, you saw that she was made fun of constantly. The kids made fun of her home, the clothes that she wore, and the way she looked. None of this is anything that she could help. Her mother worked three and four jobs to make ends meet. She was doing all that she could do to provide for her family. You never know what someone is living in and having to deal with at home. Most of the time the parents are doing all they can do and the kids can’t control their raising and economic status.  If you are the one being mocked, do not let it get to you. There is an old saying, “kindness kills the cat.” If you are the one doing the mocking, stop and think about what you are saying and how bad it is going to hurt the one that you are talking about. They cannot help where they come from. You don not want to be the reason someone has low self-esteem.

In verse 35 it says, “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.” It is our duty to be good to others and hope for nothing in return. We should be kind always and not expect anything in return. If you see someone needing some love and affection, give it to them by being kind to them and showing them that God loves them and cares about them. If you see someone that needs guidance, give them the Word of God. Lead them to Him! God commands us to be kind and helpful, not rude and judgmental.

In this day in time, we find ourselves being caught up in what everybody else is doing. We don’t have to join the crowd and be like everybody else. Be kind and loving. When someone is causing you grief, show them God’s unconditional love by loving them anyway in spite of what they are saying about you. If you are the one causing the grief, stop and think about what you are saying and what kind of long-term effects your harsh words are going to have on the one you are making fun of. Do not be the reason this person contemplates suicide. Think Godly in everything you do and say.

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