Love Your Enemies
March 28, 2008
We could all learn a bit about love from this story from NPR this morning about Julio Diaz, robbed at knifepoint by a teen. Excerpt:
As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, “Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you’re going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm….If you’re willing to risk your freedom for a few dollars, then I guess you must really need the money. I mean, all I wanted to do was get dinner and if you really want to join me … hey, you’re more than welcome.”
Reminds me of something else I read somewhere:
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:27-31)
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Michelle | March 28, 2008 at 3:11 pm
What an incredible story! Thanks for sharing.
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Jim | March 29, 2008 at 9:39 am
Indeed. I ran across the story last night as well. (Were you reading Digg?) It’s somewhat humbling to wonder if I would do the same thing, put in that position.
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tv bracket | April 16, 2008 at 7:58 am
This is what I admire most from Jesus tought…About the unconditional love.
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dratgosy | June 7, 2008 at 3:22 pm
That is Awesome!