As Christians, we live in a fallen world filled with hostility and injustice, and God calls us to a higher standard—one grounded in His persistent grace and governed by His perfect justice. We are never to repay evil for evil, nor allow hatred to fester in our hearts. Instead, we are commanded to love, bless, and pray for our enemies, trusting the Lord to settle all accounts in His time (Luke 6:27-28; Rom 12:17-21). However, biblical love is not synonymous with passivity or gullibility. Like Jesus and Paul, we must walk wisely, discerning when to avoid conflict (John 8:59; 12:36; Acts 9:23-25), and when to take lawful, prudent steps to protect ourselves (Matt 22:15-45; Acts 22:25-29). Love does not erase common sense; it refines it.
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Take Advantage of the Time God Gives
As God’s children, we have choices to make on a daily basis, sometimes moment by moment, for only we can choose to allow these distractions to stand between us and the Lord. We must be disciplined with the time and opportunities God gives us, learning His Word and living by faith so that we can advance to spiritual maturity and serve as lights in a dark world (Eph 5:8-10). Every moment is precious and we must make sure our days are not wasted on meaningless pursuits, but on learning God’s Word, living His will, and loving those whom the Lord places in our path.