Monday 2nd week of Lent 2020

Monday 2nd week of Lent
"For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." Lk 6:38

This could be considered an adjunct to the 'Golden rule' that Jesus instructed his listeners. Everybody know it: 'do unto others as you would have them do to you'.
If everyone followed this the world would be paradise. But it isn't always so, sometimes your good intent gets thrown back at you. Should you respond then with their 'measure' exchanging hurt for hurt, insult for insult?
In this case you need to break the cycle. This is where forgiveness comes in. You see, at the heart of Jesus message is love. Love them as you would have them love you, and if they don't love you back then love them anyway.
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It takes a lot of practice but Lent gives us the opportunity.

Peace