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1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
If we can be honest with ourselves, we haven’t been the kindest people at all times in every area of our lives. What if during those times of not being so nice, God gave us what we deserved? What if God caused someone to treat us poorly every time we were short with people, inconsiderate, or simply mean to someone? We would be mindful not to treat a person however we felt.
But, God doesn’t work that way. Instead, He shows us His love through His grace and mercy. We don’t get everything we deserve and neither should others. I know it feels good to verbally assault someone who is speaking negatively of us, but that’s not God’s plan for the believer.
God’s idea is for us to love. Love those who not only treat us well, but love our enemies and those who persecute against us. We are to love people in their ignorance. Love people in the midst of their verbal attack against us. Love others even when we’re hurt by their actions.
If we can love others in spite of how they treat us, we can create an environment similar to heaven. Love them.
Graced To Do God's Will 