After Matthew 5:38-42
He sits on that hill,
speaking softly, firmly,
as one with authority
because he is One
with authority. He speaks
of a new path to follow,
a path that is not a choice
but a mandate. Revenge
is put aside; no more
repayment in kind. In fact,
instead of revenge, now
you respond with mercy,
you respond with love,
you respond in the same way
that you are forgiven. Wrongs
you commit are set aside,
forgiven, forgotten, you are
made new. And you respond
the same way to those who
wrong you.
You forgive.
You forget.
You show love.
You show mercy.
Photograph by Benjamin Wedemeyer via Unsplash. Used with permission.
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