Gospel
Matthew 5:38-42
Offer the wicked man no resistance
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have learnt how it was said: Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I say this to you: offer the wicked man no resistance. On the contrary, if anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well; if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him. Give to anyone who asks, and if anyone wants to borrow, do not turn away.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Reflection
This verse is most often seen as a command to be charitable and it is quite similar to Luke 6:40, but while that verse commands believers to give, this one simply states that they should not refuse requests ("lend, hoping for nothing again").How charitable are you?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, You came to teach us how to love one another and how to be good stewards of Your many gifts. You gave us new values by which to measure our lives. It is only by generously sharing ourselves and our God-given gifts that we find true joy and peace.
Amen
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