LUKE 6:27-28. “But I say unto you which hear, love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” KINGDOM PRINCIPLES. Do I really want to live and act this way? Am I really willing the price of this life to pay? Would I be willing to be deliberately poor that others may be blessed? Am I willing to commit myself wholly to a life of righteousness?
If someone chose one day to hit me in the face – Would I turn the other cheek or put him in his place? When someone would curse me, would I really that person bless? Or would I pass on to someone else the tale to cause him some stress?
When the poor around me are looking for someone to help their need – Would I really be willing to give, or would I be noted for my greed? If someone asks me for some of life’s goods, would I give it to him with grace? Or would I say something different to others then what I said to his face?
I am convicted that kingdom principles seem to set the standard high. And I am tempted to lower them for me, making it easier to get by. There is a part of me that says, this is for another day – While my conscience says God intends for me to live life this way.
Lord, I’ll need a lot of help to make all this a reality. I am so prone to want everything to come here to me. I am asking for grace to not avoid what You have a right to expect. Because it may be soon, I’ll be the one looking for others’ help next.
“Father, I do want to be a disciple that practices what Thou hast taught me. I know these principles are right and others have practiced them before me. So I am asking for whatever You know I need to carry out Thy expectations from Thy servant. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”