Sometime people treat us in an unacceptable way. whether it’s in a direct contact or it’s just by words. When this things happened, we have choices to choose whether we choose the “An eyes for an eyes” way, or just ignoring it and waiting for the right time for a revenge, or we choose the hardest way of forgiveness. This reminds me what Christ have choose when he knows that he will be captured, punished and hanged on the cross ’til death. He was entirely human in the flesh and blood, but at the same time He is the Son of God. When he was praying in Gethsemane, He says, “Abba,[a] Father,” he said, “everything is possible for You. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” – Mark 14:36. That surely convinced us about human nature of afraid, worries, self-ambitious, etc. but the difference here is what He have chosen. He choose to obey the will of God, even though it is not what He wanted, and even though He had done no wrong. Even though the Romans authority found nothing to accuse Him. That is the meaning of Agape; an unconditional love.
Romans 12 (NIV)
Love in Action
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[d] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[e]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Mat 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
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