Matthew 5:43–48
Jesus said to the disciples, "You have heard that it
was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I say to
you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be
children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on
the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you
love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax
collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what
more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be
perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Reflection
Being a child of our Gather in heaven, do I find these
standards are too high?
Does my relationship with others have a divine quality?